Internship/Thesis Writer – Reporting & Compensation (all genders) – Berlin

As a Reporting & Compensation Intern, you will support our HR team in transforming people data into meaningful insights and helping drive data-based decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with our Compensation and Planning & Reporting specialists, contributing to HR analytics, reporting, dashboard development, compensation processes, and data quality initiatives.

This internship is ideal for students with a strong analytical mindset who enjoy working with data, reporting tools, and process optimization in an HR environment.

HR Reporting & Analytics

• Create, maintain, and optimize HR dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel.
• Analyze workforce data and provide actionable insights related to headcount, compensation, performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support recurring and ad-hoc reporting requests for HR stakeholders and management.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting solutions.

Automation & Process Optimization

• Identify manual HR processes and reporting activities that can be automated.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows using Power Automate and other automation tools.
• Convert complex Excel-based reporting solutions into scalable and reliable Python-based processes.
• Support the standardization and modernization of HR reporting and analytics infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve process efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Data Engineering & System Integration

• Support the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of HR data from multiple sources.
• Work with APIs and system integrations to automate data collection and reporting processes.
• Support data validation, quality checks, and governance activities.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable reporting solutions and analytics frameworks.

Compensation & Performance Analytics

• Assist in the annual Performance and Salary Review (PSR) process through data preparation, validation, and reporting.
• Create analytical models and visualizations to support compensation-related decision-making.
• Support job architecture and organizational analytics projects.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, including complex formulas, Pivot Tables, and Power Query.
• Knowledge of Power BI, including dashboard development and data modelling or willingness to learn.
• Experience with Python for data analytics, reporting automation, and data transformation.
• Knowledge of SQL and database concepts is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience working with APIs and system integrations is highly desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate or similar workflow automation platforms is highly desirable.
• Understanding of ETL processes, data quality management, and reporting best practices is an advantage.
• Interest in HR analytics, compensation analytics, business intelligence, and process automation.

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Passion for transforming complex manual processes into scalable automated solutions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Structured, proactive, and independent working style.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Human Resources, Statistics, or a comparable field.
• Previous dual studies or internship experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, HR analytics, or compensation is a plus.
• Excellent English skills are required; German is a plus.