Internship People Operations & Payroll

Location: Leipzig WF

At Webfleet, we are looking for a motivated Working Student HR Operations to join our HR team of 12 professionals, including Payroll Specialists, HR Generalists, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition Specialists. You will support the People Operations and Payroll team in Leipzig while gaining hands-on experience in an international HR environment.

During your time with us, you will

Support HR administration processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee data changes, absence management, and benefits administration.

Assist in preparing monthly payroll input and collaborate with our external payroll provider to help ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Become a point of contact for employees within your assigned scope, supporting employee queries and helping deliver an excellent employee experience.

Maintain employee records in our HR systems and support the preparation of reports while ensuring high data quality.

Contribute to HR process improvements and support initiatives involving process automation and AI-driven solutions.

Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement activities across multiple countries.

To be successful in this role, this is the kind of profile we have in mind:

You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a related field.

You have an interest in HR Operations, payroll processes, and employment-related topics.

Initial HR experience through internships, part-time jobs, or university projects is a plus but not required.

You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.

You are proactive, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a collaborative international environment.

You have strong communication and customer service skills.

You are proficient in both German and English, written and spoken.

You are comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

An interest in process improvement, digital tools, and AI solutions such as Microsoft Copilot is highly appreciated.

You are reliable, resourceful, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership.

What we offer

Practical HR experience in an international company.

Exposure to multiple HR disciplines, including People Operations and Payroll.

The opportunity to work with modern HR technologies and AI-driven tools.

A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Valuable professional development and learning opportunities alongside your studies.

Who are we?

Webfleet is Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution. More than 50,000 businesses across the world use it to improve fleet efficiency, support drivers, boost safety, stay compliant and work more sustainably. For more than 25 years it has been empowering fleet managers with data-driven insights that help them optimize their operations.

Webfleet contributes towards the delivery of The Bridgestone E8 Commitment. This broad, global corporate commitment clearly defines the value Bridgestone is promising to deliver to society, customers and future generations in eight focus areas: Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease and Empowerment. These provide a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business.

More information at: webfleet.com. Follow us on X: @WebfleetNews and LinkedIn @Webfleet. For more information on Bridgestone corporation visit Bridgestone.com or the Bridgestone Newsroom.

Want to join us?

If that’s a yes, please apply and upload your CV (In English)

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.