Organizational Development Intern

Emma Sleep
Frankfurt, Germany
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward students in HR or business fields comfortable with coordinating training and strategic projects.

Best fit for

  • Students in HR or business fields with a passion for organizational development and innovation
    — “passionate about talent, leadership, and organizational development and eager to contribute your own ideas”
  • Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy cross-functional collaboration
    — “you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing”
  • Individuals who are proactive in managing multiple projects and driving employee experience improvements
    — “comfortable coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing different projects simultaneously”

Things to consider

  • Fluency in English is a strict requirement for this international team role
    — “You are fluent in English.”
  • The role involves working across multiple HR sub-teams and global P&O functions
    — “cooperate with global P&O teams to ensure a positive employee experience for all Emmies”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in training coordination and strategic project management in your resume
    — “coordinating end-to-end training activities, from participant communication to training evaluation”
  • Emphasize your ability to contribute creative ideas to learning and development initiatives
    — “contribute creative ideas to improve learning and development opportunities across the organization”
  • Showcase your research and benchmarking skills in people strategy and organizational design
    — “conduct research and benchmarking on people strategy and organizational design topics”
  • Demonstrate your experience with cross-functional collaboration in your interview responses
    — “collaborate with project leads to manage documentation, track progress, and coordinate project rollouts across multiple workstreams”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • coordinate training activities
  • support strategic people projects
  • conduct research and benchmarking
  • collaborate with global teams
Typical background
human resourcesorganizational developmentcareer progression

Skills & requirements

Required

Training CoordinationProject ManagementResearchBenchmarkingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingAnalytical Skills

Preferred

Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentCareer ProgressionJob ArchitectureOrganizational Design

Stack & domain

Talent DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentPeople StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentTraining ActivitiesTraining EvaluationCareer ProgressionJob ArchitectureResearchBenchmarkingProject ManagementDocumentationProgress TrackingProject RolloutsGerman ClassesCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailTime ManagementTeamworkAdaptabilityProactivityInnovationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipAnalytical SkillsHuman ResourcesTalent ManagementTraining And DevelopmentResearch And Benchmarking

About the role

Original posting from Emma Sleep via Lever

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we have grown into the world’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, with a presence in over 20 markets and more than 35 Emma stores across Europe. 

Our mission is simple: to develop sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. Today, our products are trusted by millions and recommended by leading consumer associations worldwide. 

It’s our people who bring this mission to life. At Emma, you’ll join a driven, international team that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous knowledge sharing. With colleagues from over 70 nationalities, we combine diverse perspectives with a shared ambition to learn, grow, and create lasting impact, together. 

Ready to awaken your best with us? 

What you’ll do::

  • You will work closely with two P&O sub-teams: Talent & Leadership Development and People Strategy & Organizational Development, gaining exposure to different HR fields.
  • You will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end training activities, from participant communication to training evaluation, supporting the continuous development of our Emmies.
  • You will contribute creative ideas to improve learning and development opportunities across the organization.
  • You will support strategic people projects related to career progression, job architecture, and organizational development.
  • You will collaborate with project leads to manage documentation, track progress, and coordinate project rollouts across multiple workstreams.
  • You will conduct research and benchmarking on people strategy and organizational design topics.
  • You will cooperate with global P&O teams to ensure a positive employee experience for all Emmies.

Who we're looking for::

  • You are currently completing a degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
  • You are passionate about talent, leadership, and organizational development and eager to contribute your own ideas.
  • You are detail-oriented, organized, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • You have excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • You are comfortable coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing different projects simultaneously.
  • You are proactive, hands-on, and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
  • You are fluent in English.

What we offer::

  • A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals
  • The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team
  • Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA
  • Employee discount on Emma products for yourself, friends and family
  • Access to German classes

Become an Emmie

We are on a mission to become No.1 in the world of sleep, and we’re looking for driven, ambitious people to help us shape what’s next. If you’re curious, hands-on, and ready to challenge the status quo, you’ll find the space here to make things happen and create real impact.  

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. 

Our aim is to get back to you within a few days. Due to the high volume of applications, there may be slight delays, but we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Source: Emma Sleep careers (Lever)

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