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International HR Traineeship

You can apply for the traineeship again from 17 March!

You can apply for thetraineeship again from 17 March!  Good news! The International Traineeship is back. You can apply from March 17 until April 3, 23:59. The traineeship will start on September 1, 2025. 

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Why choose the International HR Traineeship?

Being active in Europe, the United States and Indonesia, our company’s challenges extend beyond country borders. We strongly believe that our future leaders should develop an international mindset. That’s exactly what we aspire toward in our international traineeships – three-year development programs that offer you the opportunity to launch your HR career at Ahold Delhaize. 

The program is built on three pillars: social and business development; technical and functional skills; and leadership development. You’ll also undertake three rotations among our different retail brands and countries. To stimulate cross-functional learning, you’ll engage in inspiring learning sessions together with fellow trainees and other associates. Personal growth and development are key aspects of this program that prepare you to become a seasoned professional and our company’s future leader.  

Are you eager to work with an energetic, diverse group of colleagues and do you take initiative in, responsibility for, and ownership of your work? Do you set the bar high and are you excited to start pioneering, and growing? And do you want to inspire people to eat and live better, for a healthier future for people and planet? Have a look below and find out what you can expect from our International HR Traineeship. 

What can you expect as an international HR Trainee?

as an international HR Trainee, ideally, you… 

  • Hold an HBO/WO bachelor's or a master's degree, or will have it by the start of the traineeship. 
  • Have two years (max) of working experience. 
  • Have an excellent proficiency in English (level C1 or up). 
  • Reside in and are eligible to work in the Netherlands. Plus, you’ll need to have a good understanding (written and spoken) of English and/or Dutch. 
  • Are excited and eager to start your development journey with us and possibly become the next senior leader within our international organization! 

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what Ahold Delhaize offers you

We offer you a dynamic three-year program in which you get to pave your own career and development path. During this time, you focus on specific personal growth areas and business opportunities. Aside from an unforgettable international work experience, we also provide you with:   

  • A good salary and favorable secondary employment conditions.  
  • You can take 45 (yes, forty-five) vacation days: you get 25.5 fixed vacation days and 19.5 ADV days. 
  • A focus on personal and professional development, for example, through coaching and training sessions specially developed for you as a trainee. For example, you get training sessions with UNLOQ, which is a high-level training and knowledge bureau in the Netherlands. 
  • An inspiring work environment in which you work with a diverse team of colleagues, and in which you're encouraged to take ownership of your work and ideas. 
  • The opportunity to have a real impact on Ahold Delhaize's brands and the markets it operates in. 
  • A fantastic kickstart to your career in HR. 

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