HR Internship (onsite)

Why This Internship is Critical for an HR Practitioner

Are you a current passionate student interested in the legal, analytical, and administrative core of Human Resources? This is a unique opportunity for an intensive mentorship within a prestigious International Research Center. You will not just observe; you will actively collaborate on mission-critical HR functions that typically require senior experience: Labor Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Payroll Administration, and Onboarding.

This role is designed to transform your theoretical knowledge into analytical and operational expertise, providing you with a significant advantage in the competitive field of Human Resources.

Your Focus Areas and Learning Objectives

You will work closely with the People Management team, assisting with tasks that demand precision, legal knowledge, and strong analytical skills.

1. Payroll, HR Administration & Onboarding

   • Payroll & Social Security: Assist directly with the monitoring of monthly payroll preparation and the process of social security affiliation and discharge for Institution staff.
   • Documentation & Employee Lifecycle: Prepare all necessary documentation for employee registration (Onboarding) and manage the administrative aspects of the full employee lifecycle, including offboarding.
   • HR Liaison: Act as the primary liaison with the administrative office for all HR-related issues.
   • Data Management: Keep employees’ records up to date, prepare essential HR documentation and files, and assist in implementing and maintaining the HR systems.

2. Labor Relations and Regulatory Compliance (The Core)

   • Legal Expertise: Offer guidance and insight into local employment laws and practices.
   • Employee Relations: Support the HR team and General Manager in continuously managing employee relations cases and providing day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on end-to-end HR processes.
   • Compliance Assurance: Assist in reviewing the company’s processes to ensure compliance with regulations related to human resource challenges and opportunities.
   • Process Improvement: Continually work to improve our processes, spotting areas for optimization to drive the function forward.

3. Key Analytical Competency (Excel & Power Query) 📊

   • Advanced Data Skills: Gain advanced proficiency in Excel, with a specific focus on using Power Query to handle, consolidate, and analyze the complex data required for payroll and compliance reporting.
   • Query Support: Use data and analytical skills to address end-to-end HR queries and processes.

While your primary focus will be compliance and administration, you will benefit from intensive mentorship by experienced professionals in other strategic areas of Human Resources.

Candidate Requirements (What We Need)

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Psychology Degree (with a focus on Organizational/Labor) or pursuing a Master’s in HR Management, Labor Psychology, or Labor Relations, eligible to sign a formal internship agreement. Languages: Advanced (C1) proficiency in English (speaking, writing, and reading). Fluency in Spanish (speaking, writing, and reading).
• Technical Skills: Good level of Microsoft Office tools.
• Attributes: Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and driven by a strong interest in labor law and administrative compliance.

Apply now and build an analytical, compliance-focused foundation for your career in People Management!

Why IMDEA Software?

Ranked among Europe’s leading research institutes in Computer Security, IMDEA offers:

• A collaborative, international environment in Madrid’s Montegancedo Science & Technology Park.
• Competitive salary, excellent public healthcare, unemployment and retirement benefits.
• Travel support for research.
• English as the working language (no Spanish required).

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How to apply?

Applicants interested in the position should submit their application at https://careers.software.imdea.org/ using reference code 2025-10-other-hr-internship. Deadline for applications is November 15th, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.

The recruitment process will comply with the IMDEA Software Institute’s OTM-R Policy (Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment).

Questions?

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