HR Internship

**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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

**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?**:
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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