People Operations Intern

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We are looking for a People Operations Intern to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day People operations with real impact
• Prepare and coordinate the full onboarding process (end-to-end)
• Maintain and optimize Personio
• Draft employment contracts, references, and People-related documents
• Keep policies up to date and maintain them across systems
• Handle incoming People requests (ticketing system)
• Support ongoing People projects
• Gain hands-on experience in labor law and HR best practices
• Take on general administrative tasks (mail handling, filing, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in Business Administration, HR, Law, or a related field
• Strong interest in HR processes and labor law
• Structured, detail-oriented, and reliable working style
• Hands-on mentality with a proactive attitude
• First experience in HR is a plus
• German language skills are required due to documentation requirements and interactions with German-speaking authorities and stakeholders

What we offer for this position:

• Deep insights into modern HR work in a dynamic environment
• Real responsibility from day one
• Opportunity to contribute your own ideas and improve processes

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.