Human Resources Intern
About the job
- Be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
- Have a genuine interest in pursuing a corporate career in Human Resources, especially Organizational Development.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Stay organized and track multiple activities and deadlines.
- Have basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Have interest or familiarity with visual-content creation tools such as Canva.
- Demonstrate initiative and responsibility and be willing to learn.
- Work collaboratively and interact with different audiences.
- Be flexible in a dynamic routine involving operational activities and concurrent projects.
- Support the organization and execution of onboarding for new employees, including schedules, invitations, materials, kits, and coordination with managers and facilitators.
- Follow up with new employees and other participants, collect feedback, and support improvements to the onboarding experience.
- Organize participation records for onboarding sessions and training, track outstanding items, and update information.
- Support the preparation of internal communications, invitations, and promotional materials.
- Help organize and deliver internal training and events, including preparing rooms, materials, presentations, and other logistical needs.
- Participate in initiatives focused on employee development and the structuring of the internship program.
- Support the team's administrative routines, including records, purchase requests, payment tracking, and recognition activities.
- Track activities and deadlines, keep records up to date, and flag potential difficulties.
- Identify opportunities to improve assigned activities and contribute ideas to improve HR processes.
- Previous experience as a young apprentice, intern, or assistant in administrative or Human Resources activities.
- Experience with public-facing service, event organization, or project support.
- Participation in academic initiatives or activities related to communications.
- Familiarity with Canva or other visual-content creation tools.
About the company
ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups in Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It backs early-stage companies at pre-Series A to Series A with typical investments of $1–5 million. The fund provides capital and tailored funding solutions, leveraging ZEISS’s global network and optics/optoelectronics expertise to support portfolio companies. Its goal is to accelerate the development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio while actively engaging with external innovation.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$67.7M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001
Get referred to Zeiss
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- First-half 2025/26 revenue reached €5.841 billion, with EBIT rising to €955 million.
- ZEISS CLINIC 360 won FDA 510(k) clearance on August 19, 2026.
- EURETINA 2026 launches expanded retina imaging, cataract systems, and DORC brand integration.
What critics are saying
- ZEISS Meditec plans up to 1,000 cuts by 2029, signaling margin pressure.
- Göttingen workers entered mediation in February 2026 after Zeiss targeted roughly 140 jobs.
- ASML scanner timing controls ZEISS SMT revenue; any slip delays optics demand immediately.
What makes Zeiss unique
- ZEISS supplies ASML's exclusive EUV optics, anchoring High-NA lithography through 2030.
- ZEISS Medical Technology bundles imaging, software, and surgery across one ophthalmic workflow stack.
- ZEISS CLINIC 360 and Collaborative Care tie devices, cloud analytics, and referrals together.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Performance Bonus