Your responsibilities
If you’re looking for an exciting job, our programme will be the stepstone to boost your career. Join our People & Culture team in Hamburg and gain hands-on experience in shaping the employee journey within an international maritime organisation. Work on diverse HR projects in a dynamic environment and help us create a workplace where people thrive.We work with you to customise our modular 12 month traineeship in line with your interests and career goals. Our programme includes different modules, for example:
Module 1 – HR Operations & Administration- Supporting day-to-day HR processes (contracts, onboarding, employee lifecycle)
- Maintaining HR systems and personnel data
- Assisting in payroll preparation and HR compliance topics
Module 2 – Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding- Supporting recruitment processes from job posting to hiring
- Active sourcing and candidate communication
- Contributing to employer branding and university relations initiatives
Module 3 – Learning & Development- Supporting training programs and development initiatives
- Organising workshops, onboarding sessions and internal trainings
- Contributing to performance and talent management processes
Module 4 – People & Culture Projects- Collaborating on strategic HR initiatives (e.g. culture, engagement, diversity)
- Supporting HR analytics and reporting
- Driving own HR projects
Your profile
- You graduated or are about to graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
- You do not only have a strong interest in People & Culture, but share our passion!
- You gained first practical experience in HR (internships, working student roles) – this is only a plus.
- You of course love communicating and have strong interpersonal skills.
- You have a very structured, proactive and hands-on working style.
- You are a fantastic team player who also likes to work independently and as part of an international team.
- You have very good English skills with German skills as a plus.
Introduction
Your Harren Group journey starts here
As a global maritime group, Harren Group connects people, projects and opportunities across the world. With a strong family culture, flat hierarchies and a future-focused mindset, we offer an environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.
We offer
- Hands-on experience across all key People & Culture functions
- A multinational workplace with diverse and meaningful HR projects
- A strong team culture and an open, supportive atmosphere
- Close collaboration with different business units and international colleagues
- Dedicated support from experienced HR professionals and a personal trainee mentor
- Regular feedback and development discussions throughout the programme
- A fair trainee salary with additional benefits (e.g. company fitness, lunch offerings, bike leasing)
- 30 days of vacation plus an additional day off on your birthday
- Enjoy a wide range of company and team events
- Opportunity for permanent employment after successful completion
About us
Founded in Bremen in 1989, the Harren Group focuses on the entire value chain around the vessel. The Group spans five operational divisions – Chartering, Engineering, Logistics, Ship Management and Renewable Energies. Harren is committed to carbon-neutral shipping and is working to convert the entire fleet. The goal is zero-emission shipping across the Group by 2035.
The fleet under management currently consists of 65 units all key vessel types. The family-owned company operates 26 offices in 24 countries around the world, employing 550+ people ashore and more than 2,000 crew members on board its ships.
