People Operations and Talent Coordination Intern

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us?

The Team:

The People Operations HR Service Delivery Team is the foundational engine of administrative and organizational excellence for our global People Functions. This diverse and geographically distributed unit—with team members based across our key hubs in Madrid, Bangalore, and Raleigh—operates as the central support system for the entire employee lifecycle.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all People Functions, including Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners, can operate efficiently by expertly handling critical organizational, administrative, and logistical responsibilities. Specifically, our Talent Acquisition Coordinators and HR Operations specialists are the indispensable drivers behind our hiring success.

The Role:

Are you looking to kickstart your career in People & Culture? We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Intern to join us in a unique dual-capacity role. This position is designed to provide a 360-degree view of the talent landscape, with your time split equally between HR Operations and Talent Acquisition Coordination.

In this role, you will be an essential member of our global People Operations team. On the  Talent Acquisition side, you will master the logistical puzzle of global hiring, managing the end-to-end interviewing process, aligning candidates and hiring teams, as well as actively shaping the candidate experience.

As you transition into HR Operations , you will support every new hire's onboarding journey, check their identity/work authorization (I-9/E-Verify) and confirm background checks. You will serve as the first line of support for all new hires and active employees. You will provide critical employee support and work alongside HR Business Partners on initiatives that drive the entire employee lifecycle. This is a high-impact opportunity to gain deep, end-to-end insights into how a global company attracts, hires, and retains top talent.

The work you’ll do:

• Master Interview Logistics: Expertly schedule complex global interviews and efficiently coordinate with all stakeholders (Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Candidates).
• Elevate the Candidate Experience: Own the end-to-end candidate journey, serving as the professional, main point of contact.
• Support the full Employee Lifecycle: Manage various administration tasks, including but not limited to the preparation and amendment of HR documents, maintaining and updating our employee database (Workday), checking work authorization (I-9/E-Verify), and confirming background checks.
• Full Team Integration: Contribute as an essential, high-impact member of the People Operations team.

The qualifications you need:

• Ability to work in person at our downtown Raleigh location 25 hours per week .
• Full-time enrolled student pursuing a bachelor's degree , junior or senior-level standing
• Preferred academic majors: human resources, business, pre-law, communications, or psychology
• Excellent Organizational Skills: You love structure, can juggle multiple priorities, and thrive on attention to detail.
• Strong Communication: You are professional, proactive, and clear when talking to candidates and internal teams.
• Passion for People & TA: You have a genuine interest in Talent Acquisition as well as HR Processes and Policies and are excited about creating an amazing experience for candidates and employees.

Previous Experience is great, but absolutely NOT required! We value your potential and are ready to teach you. This position is for immediate start.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more . Interns and working students explore your benefits here .
• Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
• Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
• Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
• Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video .

Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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