People & Culture Intern - Rotterdam

Join us as

People & Culture Intern
Welcome to The Usual, the design hotel and F&B hotspot you’ve been waiting for. Our incredible hotel offers more than just accommodation – it provides a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests are treated like friends. Join us in making more conscious travel The Usual.

Be you with us

We're committed to being a hotel that won’t treat the planet like a hotel. We think that travel can be a force for good. Our solution-oriented group of optimists is committed to offering welcoming city trips that empower and inspire our guests, our colleagues, and the locals to do good, every step of the way. 
 
At our workplace, we foster an empowering environment where individuals are encouraged to unleash their full potential. Our team embraces a warm and welcoming atmosphere, creating a sense of belonging and support for everyone. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, as we believe that great achievements are made through teamwork and shared ideas. We are a game-changing company, constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo of traditional hospitality. Join us and experience a workplace where being your authentic self is celebrated.

The role

As a member of the People and Culture team, your focus lies with our most valuable asset: our people. You will be supporting the operations of the hotel together with our Head of People and Culture and our People and Culture Officer.

On a daily basis, you will be involved in recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, performance enablement and sick leave. Relevant projects contain setting up new processes or optimising existing processes, such as our onboarding or our e-learning.

Besides working closely with the People and Culture team, you will also liaise with the hotel operations teams. You will visit our locations and cities and engage live with guests, locals, and press to help build our community. And help build and communicate about our local relations and recommendations. Since we are an international business, an interest in and understanding of diverse cultures and sensitivities is key.

Your superpowers and requirements

• Curious by nature and eager to learn.

• Hands on attitude and open to share your knowledge and thoughts.

• International and open mindset.

• A sweet spot for people.

• Thrives in a turbulent environment.

• Flexible.

• Must have a heart for sustainability, ESG, and hospitality. 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resource Management / Hotel Management / Business management / Psychology or another relevant study

• A basic understanding of Human Resources processes.

• Confident in liaising with different departments, both in the office and in the operations of the hotel.

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required. Dutch communication skills preferred. Other major European languages would be a pre. 

• Willingness to travel.  

What's in it for you?

• Internship allowance of €500, - per month based on fulltime.

• Flexible schedule, within the team’s requirements. The office in The Hague will be your base. 

• Hybrid workplace; office, home, our hotels, or on the European roads. 

• The opportunity to join an innovative, sustainable, international hospitality group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a brand.

• Extra time off to volunteer with charities.

• Chance to shape your experience in a start-up environment.

How we work
We strive for an open, honest, and conscientious workplace where essential quality is key, and these values play a vital role for everyone to be and become who they aspire to be. No path walked is the same, we want to hear people’s passion and create careers around people’s needs as opposed to fitting people into a specific job. There is freedom for growth, to make a change, and to define our culture together.

Contact information

Do you have questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out, we can’t wait to meet you! You can reach out to our People & Culture department (klik op de solliciteer button)