HR Intern

Wella Company; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Wella Company in Warsaw is seeking an enthusiastic HR Intern to gain hands-on experience within our international People Team during a six-month internship. The role provides practical exposure to HR operations, documentation, onboarding, and immigration coordination in a hybrid setup.

You will work closely with the Senior People Business Partner, supporting day-to-day tasks, managing documentation, assisting onboarding, and coordinating with IT and hiring managers on onboarding activities.

Qualifications

• Polish and English proficiency required.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Manage HR documentation and archiving.
• Support onboarding and new joiner communications.
• Coordinate with managers and IT on onboarding activities.
• Assist with medical referrals and holiday approvals.
• Contribute to improving HR processes and tasks.

Skills

Polish language

English language

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: HR Intern

Location: Warsaw, PL (hybrid, 2-days in office)

Reports to: Senior People Business Partner

Scope / Brands: n/a

About The Role

Are you looking for an internship where you can do more than observe from the sidelines?

We are looking for a proactive and curious HR Intern who enjoys taking initiative, learning by doing and getting involved wherever support is needed. Over the course of this six-month internship, you’ll gain hands-on HR experience and become a trusted member of our team.

This role would be a great fit for someone who enjoys asking questions, sharing ideas and looking for ways to support the team.

What You Will Do

• Support the HR team with a variety of day-to-day administrative and operational activities.
• Manage HR documentation, including printing, scanning, mailing and archiving.
• Help prepare and monitor medical check-up referrals.
• Support the onboarding of new employees by:
  • staying in touch with new joiners;
  • sending onboarding communications;
  • collecting and checking required documents;
  • coordinating activities with hiring managers and the IT team.
• Follow up with managers on pending holiday approvals and other HR-related actions.
• Coordinate with external partners on employee immigration and relocation matters.
• Support employees returning from extended absences by coordinating communication, emails and onboarding sessions.
• Help us organise tasks and improve the efficiency of everyday HR administration.
• Look for opportunities to contribute beyond your regular responsibilities, whether by offering support, suggesting an improvement or getting involved in an additional project.

What We Want You To Bring Along

• Good command of both Polish and English.
• High availability, ideally close to full-time , and flexibility to support the team across the working week.
• A proactive “I can help” attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn and a hands‑on approach.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office skills and an interest in HR.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to gain meaningful HR experience and become genuinely involved in the work of an international People Team.

You can expect:

• Exposure to a broad range of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• A supportive team that will share its knowledge and help you develop.
• Space to ask questions, suggest ideas and gradually take ownership of tasks.
• Practical skills that will give you a strong foundation for a future career in HR.
• Daily collaboration in a truly multicultural environment.

How We Work

We work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week in our Warsaw office. Thursdays are our shared office day, when the team comes together to collaborate and catch up.

If you are available for a substantial number of hours each week, enjoy learning through action and naturally look for ways to contribute, we would love to hear from you!

About The Wella Company

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com .

EEO Opportunities

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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