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Apprentice HR Admin & Payroll

CompanyDSM
LocationSpain
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The apprentice will contribute to the onboarding cycle of new employees and support the payroll process. They will also manage employee inquiries and assist with the full employee life cycle.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
27949
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise. With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet. #webringprogresstolife
About the Role

Apprentice HR Admin & Payroll
Barcelona, Spain

 

Join our dynamic HR team and develop your career with a unique opportunity to make a real impact. As our HR Admin & Payroll Apprentice, you'll be a key contributor to our compensation and payroll activities, in a fast-moving, multicultural environment, while enjoying a flexible working model and exposure to cutting-edge industrial innovations.
 

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace, where being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

  

Key responsibilities

  • Be a key contributor to the full on boarding cycle of new employees.
  • Support and participate in the Company-wide payroll process and calculations.
  • Support activities and interact with renowned compensation services providers.
  • To be the employee's point of contact and solve basic employee questions such as vacations, recharge of Ticket Restaurant, pension plan, etc.
  • Support the employee full life cycle (hire to retire) including social security affiliation and archive all the necessary documentation.
  • Absence management and time attendance control support. 
  • Run monthly queries in SAP and ensure quality of data.
  • Administrative tasks related to local HR initiatives.

 

We bring

  • Apprentice Labor contract for 1 year.
  • A unique opportunity to develop your professional career in the HR Field.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Modern and well-connected location in Barcelona.
  • A flexible working time model for an optimal working-life balance.
  • To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.
  • To be in close contact with many business domains in a global and multicultural environment.
  • To be in for an inspiring journey of learning and transformation.

 

You bring

  • Experience managing HR processes, desirable experience with payroll, and employee benefits management.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Business, Economics, or similar.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and SAP.
  • Good English level.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving ability at all levels. Positive attitude with determination and urgency. 
  • Analytical, organized and meticulous when it comes to detail, especially where others may overlook.
Key Skills
HR ProcessesPayrollEmployee Benefits ManagementMS OfficeExcelSAPCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative
Benefits
Competitive CompensationFlexible Working Time Model
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