The Global Traineeship in HR is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to drive people-centric solutions in a global business context. Over the course of two years, you’ll take on two challenging assignments in different areas of HR, such as Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, or HR Business Partnering. 

In your first rotation, you may work on strategic HR initiatives, such as designing leadership programs to nurture future leaders or implementing diversity and inclusion strategies across the organization. In your second rotation, you could focus on operational excellence, working directly with business units to manage workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. By the end of the program, you will have developed the leadership and functional expertise needed to excel in HR at FrieslandCampina. 

What we ask 

Hard requirements  

• 0-2 years of work experience 
• Strong academic background from a relevant university 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a HR related field 
• Affinity with HR, organizational development, and talent management 
• Fluent in English 

Personality & Mindset 

• Reflective, adaptable and eager to learn 
• Collaborative mindset 
• Open to relocation (domestic/international) 
• Relevant extracurricular, internship or work experience that shows leadership potential 
• Ability to handle pressure in fast-paced environments 

What we offer 

• Two challenging roles in your home country, each lasting 18 months, where you can contribute to business priorities and build broad HR experience 
• An extensive virtual learning journey together with a global cohort of trainees from different countries and functions 
• A strong trainee community where you can build an international network and learn from peers across the business 
• A fast start to your development by strengthening your business acumen, supply chain expertise and leadership capabilities 

Vacancy description 

At FrieslandCampina, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our success as a global leader in the dairy industry relies on fostering a motivated, empowered, and high-performing workforce. As a Global Trainee in HR, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy, supporting employee development, and creating a sustainable organizational culture that aligns with our business ambitions. 

During this three-year Traineeship, you will work in a dynamic, international environment, collaborating with colleagues across various countries and teams. You will contribute to meaningful projects that focus on talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational change. This is your opportunity to develop a versatile and impactful career in Human Resources. 

Example rotations 

Global Learning & Development Specialist 

As a Global Learning & Development Specialist, you contribute to building the capabilities of FrieslandCampina's workforce. This may involve designing learning journeys, supporting leadership development programs, analyzing learning needs, and coordinating global learning initiatives that help employees grow and prepare for future challenges. 

People Advisor 

In a rotation as People Advisor, you support managers and employees on a wide range of people-related topics. This may include talent development, performance management, organizational change, workforce planning, and employee engagement. By combining business understanding with a people-focused perspective, you help create a positive and high-performing work environment. 

You will join a global trainee cohort with talents from different functions, countries and backgrounds. Together, you will be part of an energetic learning community where you can exchange ideas, share experiences and build a strong network across FrieslandCampina. In your day-to-day role, you will be supported by your team and line manager, while the broader trainee community gives you the opportunity to learn from different perspectives and discover how our business comes together across the globe.