People Operations Working Student

Working Student For People Operations Team

We are currently seeking a working student to join our People Operations Team. In this role, you will be a key point of contact for our employees, handle various administrative tasks, and provide support in HR-related projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in gaining practical experience in Human Resources and People Operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the first point of contact for employees, answering their queries and providing assistance as needed
• Managing the creation and issuance of various documents and certificates
• Assisting in the preparation and preliminary processing of monthly payroll and reports
• Supporting the management and maintenance of our Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Contributing to the development and updating of HR policies
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail
• Supporting the People Operations team in various exciting projects, contributing to the smooth running of our People Operations

Qualities we are looking for include:

• Being a registered student at a German university/university of applied sciences, preferably studying Business Administration, Economics, HR, Psychology, or a related field
• Fluency in German and English (Japanese would be a plus)
• Gained first professional experience, preferably through internships or working student positions
• A keen interest in the people sector and an aspiration to build a career in HR
• Tech-savvy, with a working knowledge of MS Office Suite (especially Excel) Google Workspace tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail). Experience with HRIS platforms is a plus
• Highly organized, reliable, proactive, and enjoy working with people
• Ability to commit to working a minimum of 15 hours per week and be present in our Cologne office for 2 days a week

What we offer includes:

• A diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities
• Open communication, regular feedback: we value the importance of clear, honest communication and believe in smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback
• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week
• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team
• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can dive into a project you're passionate about
• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind
• Competitive benefits: our benefits package is crafted to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored to align with your unique location

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.