Intern HR (Panama, PA)

HR Intern – Nestlé Global Procurement

Location: Panama ** Work model:** Hybrid / Full time** Contract type / duration:** 12 months** Department:** Human Resources

Reports to: HR Specialist Sr. / HR Business Partner

Position Level: Global grade J

Be a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter

As an HR Intern at Nestlé Global Procurement, you will support our Human Resources team with HR administration, onboarding, employee documentation, and internal communications. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and engagement initiatives in a global environment.

How you’ll make an impact as an HR Intern

Onboarding & Employee Administration

• Support the onboarding process for interns and new employees.

• Prepare onboarding documentation and ensure all required paperwork is completed.

• Facilitate induction sessions for interns and coordinate follow-up activities.

• Maintain employee files and digital records in accordance with company guidelines.

• Organize and archive employee documentation in the appropriate folders and systems.

Contracts & Compliance

• Support the preparation and updating of employment and internship contracts.

• Coordinate the submission of contracts to external legal counsel for stamping.

• Follow up with attorneys regarding contract status and completion.

• Ensure signed and sealed contracts are properly filed and archived.

HR Operations Support

• Coordinate the documentation required to process intern payments.

• Maintain digital files and track documentation status.

• Support internal HR projects and administrative activities.

• Assist with employee data management and document organization.

• Help coordinate internal HUB events and employee engagement activities.

What will make you successful

• Currently enrolled in a university program in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field, with availability for a 12-month internship.

• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.

• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and professionally.

• Organizational skills to manage different tasks, deadlines, and priorities, with support from the team.

• Willingness to collaborate with others and take responsibility for individual projects and deliverables.

• Attention to detail and interest in understanding how your work contributes to broader team and business goals.

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

• Interest in working with data to identify trends, explore insights, and communicate findings.

• Interest in Human Resources and curiosity about how a global business operates.

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

All candidates whose skills most closely align with the role’s requirements will be considered.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

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