Imagine this. You are starting your HR career inside a fast-moving aerospace and defense company, working directly alongside our HR Business Partners and gaining hands-on exposure to the challenges of supporting and growing international teams. As an HR Intern in Madrid, you will support our HRBPs across the employee lifecycle, HR operations, people data, and internal projects. You will learn quickly, take real ownership, and contribute to the everyday employee experience at Destinus.
At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.
What You'll Do
- Support our HR Business Partners with day-to-day HR activities and employee-related topics
- Assist throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, internal moves, documentation, and offboarding
- Prepare HR documentation and help ensure employee records and HR systems remain accurate and up to date
- Support the preparation of HR reports, presentations, and people data for HRBP activities and internal decision-making
- Coordinate onboarding activities and help create a smooth experience for new employees from day one
- Be a first point of support for general employee HR questions and connect employees with the right person when needed
- Assist HRBPs with recurring people processes, meetings, documentation, and follow-up actions
- Contribute to HR projects aimed at improving processes, employee experience, and the way we work
- Support internal events, employee initiatives, and activities that help bring our teams together
- Collaborate with the wider international People team and gain exposure to different areas of HR
Requirements
What You'll Need
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Law or a related field
- Strong interest in developing your career in HR and learning how an HR Business Partner function operates
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information responsibly
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Professional working proficiency in both Spanish and English, as English is our main working language across Destinus
- Previous HR, administrative, or people-related internship experience is a plus, but not essential
- Eligibility to complete an internship in Spain
Who You Are
You are curious about people and how organizations work, but you also enjoy getting things done. You are organized, approachable, and comfortable moving between employee questions, documentation, data, and new projects. You learn quickly, ask the right questions, and take ownership of the details. You are looking for an internship where you can contribute to real HR work rather than simply observe it.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Law, or a related field
- Strong interest in developing an HR career and learning how an HR Business Partner function operates
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Professional working proficiency in Spanish and English
- Eligibility to complete an internship in Spain
- Previous HR, administrative, or people-related internship experience
What We Do
Destinus is a European aerospace and defense company that designs and manufactures autonomous flight systems, including drones, strike-effectors, and counter-drone systems. They utilize a vertically integrated model, handling design, airframe engineering, propulsion, and AI software in-house. Their mission focuses on advancing aerospace technology across the speed spectrum to enhance defense capabilities and global connectivity, with a particular emphasis on scalable strike and air defense systems for European and allied forces.
