HR Programs & Performance- Internship

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

Position: HR Programs & Performance- Internship
Contract Type: 12 month internship
Travel Remit: Less than 25%
Location: Bonn, Germany
Disclaimer: Please note that this job advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration for the position.

At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a “Best Place to Work”.

The HR Programs & Performance internship is a great opportunity to kick‑start your HR career by supporting core Programs & Performance activities that strengthen HR effectiveness, improve data quality, and enable better decision‑making across the organisation. You’ll work closely with HR colleagues regionally and locally, gaining hands‑on experience with HR data, reporting tools, KPIs, and service delivery processes. If this sounds like a team, you'd like to join … keep reading.

Eligibility Criteria

This internship is part of a local scheme with universities in Germany. The main eligibility criterion is to be actively enrolled in a university program throughout the entire duration of the internship. You will be required to provide documentation such as your ID, student visa, and enrolment certificate as part of the eligibility verification process.

Your key accountabilities include:

Tasks:

• Supporting allocated project tasks within the Programs & Performance area, working under guidance to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Tracking HR KPIs and scorecards to help assess HR effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Working with HR teams to improve the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of HR data and management information.
• Collaborating with regional and country HR teams to deliver ticketing requirements and resolve issues arising from the ticketing process.
• Checking for recurring service delivery issues, resolving straightforward ones, and escalating complex cases when needed.
• Maintaining reports, supporting GFX data accuracy, and using business intelligence and data analytics tools such as PowerBI to analyse trends.

What are we looking for from you?

• Currently studying or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Business Administration or a related field.
• Up to 1–2 years of experience in HR, Strategy, Performance, Finance, or Consulting is beneficial.
• Interest in HRIS, reporting, statistics, and data analysis, with a willingness to learn new tools and systems.
• Ability to interact with HR colleagues, explain facts and processes, and build relationships across the HR function.
• Comfortable identifying issues, spotting patterns, and escalating challenges when needed.
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and motivated to develop foundational HR Programs & Performance capabilities.

What you'll need to do next?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the Globe. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.