Traineeship - People & Culture

Harren Shared Services GmbH & Co. KG· Hamburg, Germany· personio· publicat 24.04.2026
Opțional:Working Student
Your responsibilities If you’re looking for an exciting job, our programme will be the stepstone to boost your career.  Join our People & Culture team in Hamburg and gain hands-on experience in shaping the employee journey within an international maritime organisation. Work on diverse HR projects in a dynamic environment and help us create a workplace where people thrive. We work with you to customise our modular 12 month traineeship in line with your interests and career goals.  Our programme includes different modules, for example: Module 1 – HR Operations & Administration Supporting day-to-day HR processes (contracts, onboarding, employee lifecycle) Maintaining HR systems and personnel data Assisting in payroll preparation and HR compliance topics  Module 2 – Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Supporting recruitment processes from job posting to hiring  Active sourcing and candidate communication  Contributing to employer branding and university relations initiatives  Module 3 – Learning & Development Supporting training programs and development initiatives  Organising workshops, onboarding sessions and internal trainings  Contributing to performance and talent management processes  Module 4 – People & Culture Projects Collaborating on strategic HR initiatives (e.g. culture, engagement, diversity)  Supporting HR analytics and reporting  Driving own HR projects Your profile You graduated or are about to graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field. You do not only have a strong interest in People & Culture, but share our passion! You gained first practical experience in HR (internships, working student roles) – this is only a plus. You of course love communicating and have strong interpersonal skills. You have a very structured, proactive and hands-on working style. You are a fantastic team player who also likes to work independently and as part of an international team. You have very good English skills with German skills as a plus. Introduction Your Harren Group journey starts here As a global maritime group, Harren Group connects people, projects and opportunities across the world. With a strong family culture, flat hierarchies and a future-focused mindset, we offer an environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. We offer Hands-on experience across all key People & Culture functions  A multinational workplace with diverse and meaningful HR projects  A strong team culture and an open, supportive atmosphere  Close collaboration with different business units and international colleagues  Dedicated support from experienced HR professionals and a personal trainee mentor  Regular feedback and development discussions throughout the programme  A fair trainee salary with additional benefits (e.g. company fitness, lunch offerings, bike leasing)  30 days of vacation plus an additional day off on your birthday Enjoy a wide range of company and team events Opportunity for permanent employment after successful completion