HR Intern

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential sustainability and regulatory compliance organization seeking an HR Intern to join their EMEA HR Operations team in Markdorf, Germany. This full-time, approximately 6-month internship is designed for senior university students or recent graduates looking to build a career in Human Resources through hands-on experience in a collaborative, international environment.

You'll support the complete employee lifecycle for German-based employees, from onboarding and employee administration to payroll coordination and HR operations. This role combines practical HR administration with opportunities to improve processes, document best practices, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the HR Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities for employees in Germany
• Prepare German-language employment contracts, amendments, reference letters, confirmations, and employee communications
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with German employment regulations
• Respond to employee and manager HR inquiries in German and provide timely, customer-focused support
• Assist with HR case management, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and time and attendance activities
• Support compliance with German employment laws, statutory leave, insurance, and other HR administration processes
• Research HR topics and document processes to improve consistency, knowledge sharing, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support an exceptional employee experience
• Leverage AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to support research, documentation, and productivity while applying sound judgment
• Support additional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
• Native or near-native (C2) German language skills required
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English
• Demonstrated initiative through internships, student employment, volunteer work, leadership activities, or other experiences where you've taken ownership and managed responsibilities independently
• Basic understanding of labor law, employment practices, and HR administration through coursework or previous internships
• Interest in payroll, benefits administration, and employee services
• Comfortable learning and using AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
• Curious, customer-focused, and excited to learn in a fast-paced, international environment
• Must be based in or able to relocate to Markdorf, Germany—this is an office-based position

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your application and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the employer directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth process for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on the client's internship compensation structure and your qualifications.

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