INTERNSHIP – HR REWARDS

JOIN OUR AMSTERDAM HR REWARDS TEAM!

The HR Rewards team plays a key role in attracting, motivating, and retaining talent by designing and delivering competitive and compliant reward programs. We work end‑to‑end across compensation, benefits, and reward policies and processes, supporting the business with data‑driven insights, operational excellence, and clear communication. By combining policy design, analytical rigor with practical execution, the team ensures that reward decisions are fair, transparent, and aligned with both our people strategy and business priorities.

 The Role
As our HR Rewards Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across key reward areas such as compensation, benefits, and reward processes.

Whether it’s supporting data analysis, contributing to reward cycles, or helping ensure policies and programs are executed accurately and on time, you’ll play an active role in delivering fair, transparent, and impactful reward solutions for our employees.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS  

Support regular reporting and tracking of key HR Rewards KPIs across compensation, benefits, and reward processes;

Provide insights through data analysis and trend monitoring to support reward cycles, planning, and decision‑making;

Help support the execution of reward programs and processes, tailoring outputs to the needs of different stakeholders and markets;

Contribute to improvements across internal tools and data flows, supporting accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in rewards delivery;

Support day‑to‑day operational activities within HR Rewards and provide general support across the HR Rewards team.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Currently studying Business, HR, Economics, Data/Analytics, or a related field;

Strong analytical skills with an interest in reward data and insights;

Comfortable working with large data sets and translating data into meaningful insights;

Confident using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot and Word;

A collaborative team player with a proactive and structured approach;

Curious and eager to learn how HR Rewards operates end‑to‑end, from data and policy to execution and communication.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH

Student with focus on Business, HR, Economics, Data/Analytics, or a related field;

Strong analytical skills: confident with Word, Power Point & Excel/Sheets (Co-Pilot & Power BI would be a plus);

Understanding of the HR Rewards concepts, data, and key reward‑related metrics;

Structured, organised and detail oriented;

Proactive problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset;

Very good communication and interpersonal skills;

Team player who enjoys working in an international environment;

Fluent in English (written & spoken);

Passion for Sport and/or Fashion;

Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship;  

Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate);

Availability for the full duration of the internship from Sept 2026 – Feb 2027;

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

Grow your knowledge and experience in a globally-renowned, fast-paced company;

Broaden your skillset by supporting across cross-functional teams and capabilities;

Employee discounts on products;

Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored adidas events/games;

Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal;

Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups;

International intern community and work environment;

Regular development conversations as part of your role;

Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site free gym and many more sports facilities;

Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health;

Monthly gross allowance: 1.200,00€

Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible);

KEY FACTS 

Start Date: September 1st 2026

Duration: 6 months

Location: adidas Amsterdam, Hoogoorddreef 9A, 1101 BA

NEXT STEPS

To apply for the role, please submit your CV. You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know. 

Please apply in English.

If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this;