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Human Resources Intern - Editorial Division

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Grupo Planeta

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Student of Psychology, Labor Relations, Human Resources, or similar degrees.
Possibility of formalizing an internship agreement with an educational institution.
Morning shift.
Good command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Canva.
Organized, resolute person with attention to detail.
Initiative, a collaborative attitude, and ease in relating to different people and teams.
Sensitivity toward people, discretion, and a great desire to learn and contribute.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A collaborative team, in which you will be able to participate, share ideas, and feel like part of it from day one.
The opportunity to discover the world of Human Resources from the inside, with a transversal vision of the publishing business.
Continuous learning and support, participating in real projects and progressively assuming new responsibilities.
An environment where different profiles coexist, united by a common passion: books and stories.

The role

At Grupo Planeta, we want to add new talent to our Editorial Division Human Resources team!

Behind every book, there are many people, teams, and stories. And from Human Resources, we work to support them, drive their development, and contribute to helping them find their place within our organization.

We are looking for a person with curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn, who wants to be part of our team, share our day-to-day, and discover how we experience people management from within the publishing world.

What you'll do

You will be part of the Editorial Division Human Resources team and will collaborate on different processes and initiatives:

Onboarding and offboarding: you will collaborate on the preparation of welcomes, agenda coordination, and follow-up on new hires, taking care of those first steps that make a difference.
Training and development: you will participate in the organization and follow-up of training actions, coordination with providers, and management of registrations.
Internship program: you will support us in the management and follow-up of student intakes into the Editorial Division.
Internal communication and team dynamics: you will collaborate in the organization of meetings and initiatives.
HR management and reporting: you will provide us with support in updating databases, preparing reports, preparing presentations, and monitoring indicators.

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry: Media & Publishing
Founded: 1949
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia
Website: planeta.es

Good to know if you are moving

Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are Spain's leading editorial and communications group, family-owned, that leads a broad offering serving culture, education, information and audiovisual entertainment, with a presence in more than 20 countries, connecting with 25 million people every day. All Grupo Planeta professionals and companies share principles based on people, ethics, quality and excellence at work.

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