We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Intern for our HR Operations team. You will support the team with compliance, audit, internal controls, documentation review and preparation and process improvement activities across EMEA.
You will work closely with the HR Compliance Manager, HR Operations, and other business functions, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as SOX, risk management, audit, process standardization, and documentation, with a focus on Payroll and Workforce Management.
You will contribute to both strategic projects and day-to-day activities while developing a practical understanding of compliance, controls and risk management within a global organization.
What you will do:
- Support day-to-day compliance and internal control activities within HR Operations under the guidance of the Compliance HR Operations team.
- Collect, organize, review and maintain information, evidence, checklists, and records required for compliance, SOX, internal control, and audit activities.
- Assist with control testing and audit requests by gathering evidence and documenting results under supervision.
- Help identify and document potential control gaps, risks, or process issues and support the tracking of corrective actions, with findings reviewed by the responsible team member.
- Create, review, and maintain SOPs, Desktop Procedures, process guides, control documentation, and other HR Operations materials so they remain clear, accurate, and current.
- Collaborate with colleagues in HR, Payroll, Finance, Tax, Legal, and Workforce Management to gather information and support compliance-related activities.
- Prepare basic reports, presentations, and summaries, participate in team meetings, and support ad hoc HR Operations assignments and projects as needed.
- Support other HR Operations teams with ad hoc assignments and projects, as needed.
Essential Requirements
- You are enrolled at a European university, studying towards Compliance, Internal Control, Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or a related field for the duration of the Internship.
- NOTE: EU working rights are required
- Available for an internship (6 months) and eager to gain practical experience in business processes and internal controls.
- Fluent in English
- Basic understanding or strong interest in compliance, internal controls, risk management, and audit.
- Interest in HR Operations, including Payroll and Workforce Management, and how processes and controls support the business.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Basic skills in data analysis, process mapping, and documentation
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and tools
Netherlands Pay Ranges:
- Intern allowance €1000 per month
If you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Travel Percentage: None
Skills Required
- Enrollment at a European university in Compliance, Internal Control, Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or a related field throughout the internship
- EU working rights
- Availability for a six-month internship
- Fluent English
- Basic understanding of or strong interest in compliance, internal controls, risk management, and audit
- Interest in HR Operations, including Payroll and Workforce Management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Basic skills in data analysis, process mapping, and documentation
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and tools
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