People Trainee Internship
About SAMY
We weren't built to follow, we were built to lead.
SAMY is the global powerhouse redefining brand communication for a social-first world-helping brands stay relevant, shape culture, and build real connections at the speed the world moves. Since 2013, we've grown from a bold idea into a global force: 1,200+ experts, 17+ offices, 55 markets, 22+ countries. We launch 40+ campaigns a week, create one piece of content every minute, and generate +$500K in revenue every day.
We are Path Finders: curious, ambitious, and never afraid to challenge what's next.
We don't play it safe. We build what's next.
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Role Mission
Support the EMEA People Operations team in delivering seamless daily HR administration, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle management across multiple countries. As a Trainee, you will gain hands-on operational exposure while maintaining accurate employee records and assisting senior team members with regional compliance.
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Key responsibilities
Help gather, organize, and double-check monthly payroll inputs across different locations in coordination with internal leads and external providers.
Maintain up-to-date, compliant employee records across HR software platforms, including Personio, Deel, and ADP Celergo.
Act as a first point of contact for basic, routine employee inquiries regarding HR documentation, administrative workflows, and policies.
Support the archiving and maintenance of employment contracts, personnel files, and statutory documentation for countries in scope (e.g., Spain, Italy, Portugal, Romania).
Contribute to process optimization tasks by identifying administrative bottlenecks and helping refine People Ops team templates and guides.
Assist the People Ops team with day-to-day employee lifecycle tasks, including onboarding logistics, offboarding documentation, and profile updates.
Skills & experience
Educational background in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related discipline.
Strong interest in international People Operations, employment administration, and basic European labor compliance (especially Spain).
High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and comfort working with HR management software (e.g., Personio, Deel, ADP).
Excellent organizational skills and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential employee data.
Professional fluency in both English and Spanish; additional proficiency in Italian, Portuguese, or Romanian is a strong advantage.
Benefits
Work your way - Flexible schedule, and hybrid work.
Time that matters - Celebrate your birthday with a day off, plus company holidays on December 24th and 31st to recharge.
The SAMY Mindset
Forget the job description for a second. The real question is: are you a Path Finder? Bold enough to challenge what's possible. Collaborative enough to build it together. Driven enough to make it happen.
We don't just hire for roles, we hire for mindset. We look for people who communicate with honesty, collaborate without ego, embrace change with energy, and take real ownership of what they build.
We're not looking for people who think the same, we're looking for people who want to grow with us.
Here's what it actually looks like to belong here:
Be Kind - because respect, trust, and honest feedback make great teams stronger.
Go Beyond - because good is never enough when excellence is the standard.
Craft Together - because the best ideas don't happen in silos.
Enjoy the Journey - because growth lives outside the comfort zone.
Own It - because real impact starts with accountability.
If this feels like your kind of adventure, let's build something together.
Diversity & Inclusion
At SAMY, difference is not something we accommodate, it's what makes us stronger.
With a team made up of 70% women and more than 35 different nationalities, our different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences challenge our thinking, sharpen our creativity, and push us to build better work, and a better company.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive. And if you need support or adjustments along the way, we'll make sure you have what you need to do your best work.