Your Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our People Team for a Praktikum placement. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of HR, including HR systems, employee lifecycle management, recruitment, and strategic people initiatives. You’ll work closely with a small and passionate team - driving to shape an engaging and high-performing employee experience across our global team. Key Responsibilities include: HR Systems & Data: Support the maintenance and accuracy of employee data in the HRIS Assist with reporting and data audits to ensure compliance and data integrity Help optimize and document HR system processes and workflows Employee Lifecycle Support: Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes (contracts, documentation, induction) Support lifecycle events such as promotions, probation reviews, and exits Help coordinate employee changes and update records accordingly Recruitment: Post job advertisements and support candidate tracking through our ATS Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communication Help manage pre-employment checks and onboarding documentation People Initiatives: Contribute to engagement and culture-related projects (e.g., surveys, events, company forums) Support HR communications and internal updates Assist with administrative tasks related to learning & development or performance reviews What you need to succeed Currently studying or recently graduated in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field Interest in HR operations, systems, and people processes Strong attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative mindset Excellent communication and organizational skills (Fluent English and German) Comfortable working with confidential information and maintaining discretion Why StudySmarter? As a HR intern, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to HR in a fast moving Edtech company; helping you to grow: A broad foundation in modern HR practices across key focus areas Hands-on experience with HR systems and tools Exposure to real-world recruitment and employee experience initiatives The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment where your ideas are valued About us At StudySmarter, we are building the world's leading education platform, making learning easier and more accessible for millions of students worldwide. As a fast-growing EdTech company, we’ve been named one of LinkedIn’s Top Startups 2024, App of the Day by Apple, and won several worldwide awards. As a company, we are pioneering with AI in Education and always work at the forefront of innovation.