### **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. ### **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). Check here where we are are located. ### **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?** Contact HR team: