Human Resources Intern (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Bertelsmann; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvato is seeking a motivated HR Intern to join our Human Resources team in Waltham, MA for a three-month internship. This role offers exposure to HR policies, HRIS processes, employee communications, and projects, supporting leaders and business initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, capable of handling confidential information, and fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program; junior or senior preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable working with confidential information and data.

Responsibilities

• Support HR policies, handbooks, and documentation.
• Assist with HR policy and compliance projects and tracking updates.
• Develop workflows within the HRIS and support HR data entry and reporting.
• Assist with employee communications and HR projects.
• Provide administrative support to HR leaders and partners.
• Conduct research to support HR initiatives and organize materials.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

Arvato is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our Human Resources team in Waltham, MA for a three-month internship. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or senior undergraduate student to gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources while supporting HR leaders and business initiatives.

The HR Intern will work closely with members of the HR team and provide support across HR policies and documentation, HRIS processes, employee communications, and other projects. The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, comfortable working with confidential information, and able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

YOUR TASKS

• Support the development, review, and maintenance of employee handbooks, HR policies, and related documentation.
• Assist with HR policy and compliance projects, including researching information, organizing documentation, and tracking updates.
• Help develop and document workflows and processes within the HRIS.
• Support HR team members with data entry, reporting, and other HRIS-related activities.
• Assist with employee communications, presentations, and other HR communications projects.
• Provide administrative and project support to HR leaders and business partners.
• Conduct research and compile information to support various HR initiatives.
• Help organize and maintain HR documentation and project materials.
• Collaborate with HR team members on special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field.
• Junior or senior undergraduate student preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Comfortable working onsite in Waltham, MA.
• Availability to work part-time or full-time during the three-month internship.

Additional Information

• Experience relevant to your field of study.
• Taking ownership of impactful projects that contributes to the company's success.
• Receiving guidance and mentorship from leaders.
• Opportunities for employee engagement and continuous learning.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter.