Hybrid Working Student – People & Culture Operations (f/m/d) en Hempel

Are you a Student interested in the subject of HR and labour law? Would you like to learn more about how the People & Culture department functions in an international organization? Are you open to learning new skills and at the same time can and like to take the initiative? If so, we are probably looking for you!

As a Working Student in People & Culture, you will support a variety of administrative tasks of all related HR-topics along the HR life cycle. Your future area of responsibility will concern our units in Germany and the Netherlands located in our office in Pinneberg (Hamburg North) and remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’
• Helping maintain employee records (eFile) and data accuracy in Workday
• Support in creating and maintaining bilingual contract templates (document management) taking labour law regulations into account
• Creating an internal sharepoint site ‘Working in Germany/Netherlands’ for our employees
• Assisting with documentation and preparation of reports, process documentation and internal guidelines
• Independent mail processing and the dispatch of certificates, confirmations and contract documents are part of your tasks
• You design and develop the certificate process with your own suggestions for improvement and implement them in practice
• As a working student (m/f/d) you will work in the anniversary and benefit process
• Support in optimizing our HR processes
• Conducting research and benchmarking on HR best practices and trends

Qualifications and competences

• Student (Bachelor or Master) of such majors as Human Resources, Business Administration, ideally with the focal point on HR, International Management
• Interest in HR and labour law and willingness to learn in this area
• Availability to work 15-20 hours weekly during your studies
• Good level of English (B2 preferably), Dutch would be a plus
• Interest in digital tools and openness to learn new systems like Workday
• Team player who can also work independently
• Self-starter with proactive approach

We offer 

• Amazing opportunity to work closely with colleagues locally and internationally 
• Great prospects of development in the multinational environment 
• Hybrid work-model/flexible working hours
• Possibility of long-term cooperation
• Regular feedback and opportunities for development
• Free coffee, tea and water
• Regular joint team events like bowling, Christmas party, game nights etc.

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply‘. Final deadline for applications is 31st July 2025.

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 colleagues around the world.

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.

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At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.