The Benefits Administration team is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs and of certain individual benefit arrangements reimbursed fully or partly via payroll (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and accident plans, flexible spending plans and pension/retirement plans). The benefits team also provides excellent customer service and partners with the CoE and the external vendors.
Kickstart Your HR Career as a HR Benefits Administrator Intern
Are you enthusiastic about employee’s HR Benefits Administration processes? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant, international environment? Join our HR team (Benefits Administration) in Amsterdam and make a real impact on our employees' lives!
Why This Is an Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss:
- Gain valuable experience in the HR Benefits Administration area for the EMEA region.
- Collaborate with a diverse team & internal stakeholders.
- Develop your skills in data management, internal customer service, compliance, and communication—setting the foundation for a thriving HR career!
What You’ll Do:
- Point of contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
- Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting.
- Coordinate daily benefits admin processing. Handle enrolments, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims and compliance testing. Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database.
- Provide customer service support to internal and external customers
What We’re Looking For:
You:
- Are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or have relevant experience, and are enrolled at a credited university for the duration of the internship (6 months up to 1 year).
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required. In addition, fluent German/French/ Polish/Spanish/ Dutch would be highly desirable
- Good communication skills, both written as well as spoken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant HRIS software
- Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to work well
- Ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous deliverables and work in a fast-paced demanding environment
Additional Information:
- Nature of the contract: Internship
- Duration of the contract: 6-12 months
- Location: Amsterdam
- Work flexibility: Hybrid
- Internship allowance: 1.000,00 EUR monthly
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a accredited university for the duration of the internship (6-12 months)
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
- Fluency in German, French, Polish, Spanish, or Dutch
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with HRIS software
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and work in a fast-paced environment
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options and added protections such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, plus mental health resources. Wellbeing programs, onsite gyms, and fitness/nutrition classes further reinforce the perceived strength of health benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are seen as strong, highlighted by a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching and potential discretionary contributions. These elements are often viewed as valuable pillars of total rewards.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay is viewed positively, with annual bonuses and sales commissions often lifting total compensation. Incentive plans are seen as a meaningful contributor to pay satisfaction in roles where performance drives earnings.
Stryker Insights
What We Do
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