People Expertise Graduation Internship: People Strategy and Culture

Introduction

The HR People Expertise team in Veldhoven is shaping the future of how people practices support ASML and its employees. As part of this transformation, we are exploring emerging HR insights, talent strategies, and organizational practices that can strengthen our People Expertise organization. In this internship, you will help identify innovative approaches and translate research findings into practical recommendations. Your work will contribute to building a future-focused HR organization that supports business success and employee growth. This internship offers a unique opportunity to combine research, analysis, and strategic thinking in a global technology environment.

Your assignment

During this internship, you will conduct in-depth research on emerging HR trends, people strategies, and organizational practices. You will explore external research, benchmark leading organizations, and assess how relevant insights can support the development of the HR People Expertise organization. You will collaborate with experienced HR professionals while maintaining ownership of your research project. Your main responsibilities will be:

Research emerging HR and people management trends using credible sources.

Benchmark HR practices and organizational approaches across different companies.

Analyze findings and identify opportunities relevant to ASML’s People Expertise organization.

Translate research outcomes into clear and actionable recommendations.

Support discussions on integrating expertise areas such as talent acquisition, learning, talent management, and leadership development.

Present insights and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

Document findings in a structured and professional manner.

This is a bachelor/master thesis internship for minimum 6 months, minimum 4-5 days per week (hybrid). The start date of this internship is as of as soon as possible.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

Are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, social sciences, organizational development, information management, business administration, Strategy, Data & AI or a related field.

Have an analytical approach and enjoy conducting research and interpreting information.

Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Work independently while remaining collaborative in a team environment.

Take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and developing recommendations.

This internship is ideal if you are passionate about the future of work, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy, and who enjoy combining research with organizational impact. Through this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in strategic HR topics while contributing to meaningful organizational development within ASML.

Other requirements you need to meet:

You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship, and you are at least 18 years old at the start of the internship;

If you are a non-EU citizen, studying in the Netherlands, your university is willing to sign the documents relevant for doing an internship (i.e., Nuffic agreement);

You attach your cover letter with a clear motivation on why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular;

You need to be located in the Netherlands to be perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your application shows the willingness to relocate.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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