Human Resources | Communications internship: stakeholder engagement

Introduction

The Human Resources organization at ASML in Veldhoven supports initiatives that help employees stay connected, informed, and engaged in a dynamic international environment. In this internship, you will contribute to communication projects focused on reaching employee groups through more relevant and effective communication approaches. Your work will help create communication that is inclusive, impactful, and aligned with people priorities across ASML Netherlands. At the same time, you will gain exposure to strategic HR activities and learn how senior leadership teams are supported behind the scenes.

Your assignment

As an HR Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Intern, you will support communication initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and contribute to important HR priorities. You will work closely with communication and HR professionals while also gaining insight into leadership support, stakeholder management, and organizational decision-making. Approximately 20-30% of your internship will focus on learning and supporting Chief of Staff activities within HR leadership teams.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop audience-focused communication plans and messaging.
• Support communication campaigns for specific employee groups.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical communication actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute communication initiatives.
• Prepare presentations, communication materials, and leadership meeting content.
• Support process improvements and automation opportunities for management team support.
• Topics may include communication initiatives aimed at engaging employees aged 60+ and supporting campaigns that promote alternative talent pathways. Through these projects, you will help increase communication impact and support a more inclusive employee experience.

This is a bachelor/master internship for minimum 5 months, minimum 4 days per week (2-3 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of February 2027.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in Human Resources Management, Communication, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Have a strong interest in communication, stakeholder engagement, people topics, and organizational change.
• Are an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal English skills.
• Are analytical, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Work proactively and independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Demonstrate empathy and adapt communication to different audiences.
• Have an interest in improving processes and learning new digital tools.

This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic communication, HR project work, stakeholder engagement, and leadership support within a global technology company. You will work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and develop skills that will support your future career in Human Resources, Communication, or Organizational Development.

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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