HR Intern

UPS

. Support the HR team with administrative and organizational tasks .

Posted 10/6/2026internshipCologne • GermanyEntry Level💰 €900 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities in supporting HR functions, with a focus on employee management and communication. Proficient in maintaining HR documentation and data management while contributing to HR projects and initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR AdministrationEmployee Data ManagementMS Office ProficiencyGerman Language SkillsTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

HR ManagementDocument PreparationData EntryEmployee OnboardingPersonnel Measures

Soft Skills

CommunicationService OrientationIndependenceReliabilityStructured Work Style

Tools & Technologies

HR Management SystemMS OutlookMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesBusiness AdministrationBusiness PsychologyEmployee MeetingsHR Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the HR team with administrative and organizational tasks
Manage HR-related processes for employees working night shifts
Prepare certificates, references, and other HR documents
Maintain and update employee master data in the HR management system
Support the preparation and follow-up of employee meetings and personnel measures
Process new hires, departures, and transfers
Contribute to HR projects and operational personnel matters
Act as a contact for employees and managers on various HR-related questions

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are ideally studying business administration, human resources management, business psychology, or a comparable degree program
You are interested in HR topics and would like to gain practical experience in human resources
You work independently, in a structured manner, and reliably
You are communicative, service-oriented, and enjoy working as part of a team
You are familiar with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
You have excellent written and spoken German skills
You are available for an internship of at least six months

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gain in-depth insight into HR operations at an international corporation
Take on responsibilities independently and have the opportunity to make an active contribution
Work directly with employees and managers in night-shift operations
Join a committed and supportive team
Gain insight into related HR areas, including a visit to the labor court and exposure to recruiting
Internship compensation of €900 gross per month
25% tax-free night-shift allowance for work performed between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Flexible working hours coordinated with the HR team and the requirements of night-shift operations
Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference where qualifications are equal