People Operations Intern (m/f/d)

Life at Smoobu
At Smoobu, we are building more than just software. We empower everyday people to become successful entrepreneurs by helping them manage their vacation rentals simply and efficiently. Our platform supports over 100,000 properties in 120+ countries, enabling hosts to grow their businesses confidently and efficiently.

That kind of impact doesn’t come from playing it safe; it comes from people who take ownership, act purposefully, and work together to make things happen.

How You Will Contribute To Our Success
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive People Operations Intern to join our team and help us take the employee experience to the next level. From welcoming our newest Smoobies to driving engagement and supporting broader HR initiatives, you’ll play a key role in shaping our culture.

This is a 6-month, full-time internship with the possibility of a permanent contract.

• Onboarding & Offboarding Support the full employee journey — from preparing employee handbooks and coordinating onboarding to ensuring smooth offboarding processes.


• Culture & Team Engagement Plan team-building activities, celebrate milestones, and bring creative ideas to foster an inclusive, connected workplace.


• HR Projects & Operations Contribute to HR projects in areas like data analytics, process improvements, reporting, and documentation. You’ll also support day-to-day HR operations.


• Initiative & Impact Proactively suggest and implement HR initiatives that strengthen collaboration and improve the overall employee experience.

You will thrive in this role if you

• Love working with people and enjoy creating simple, user-friendly processes that boost motivation and productivity
• Have strong communication skills in English (German is a big plus!)
• Have completed a degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or a related field, and are available to commit to a 40h/week internship
• Have previous internship or work experience, ideally in HR
• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have a growth mindset
• Can work independently, take initiative, and bring a can-do attitude to a variety of tasks
• Are reliable, hands-on, and eager to learn in a hybrid work environment
• Are eager to learn and implement smarter ways of working with AI and automation.

If you check all the boxes - fantastic! But even if you meet most of the criteria and are excited to grow into the rest, we still want to hear from you!

What You Can Expect

• Flexibility – We work remotely for up to 50% of the year, including up to 63 working days abroad.
• Time to Recharge – 27 vacation days, plus one extra day for each year of tenure (up to 32). Celebrate your 5th anniversary with five additional paid days off and a €500 HomeToGo booking credit.
• Mobility perks – Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket (nationwide public transport) and tax-advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.
• Learning & Growth – Mentorship program, Lingoda German classes, professional development opportunities, and clear pathways for growth based on your performance.
• Wellbeing & Fun – Team events, a dog-friendly office, social clubs, new joiner buddy lunches, mental health support, and a Wellhub (Gympass) contribution.
• Perks & Discounts – Enjoy corporate discounts and exclusive offers through FutureBens and Corporate Benefits.
• Climate Commitment – CSRD-compliant, proud member of Leaders for Climate Action, partnering with Plan A to set and track the Group’s carbon footprint.
• Diversity – Our company language is English, and our team represents over 28 nationalities.

Recruitment Process
30-minute call with a recruiter
45-60 minute call with your future manager
45–60 minute call with stakeholders.
Offer

About Us
Smoobu ( www.smoobu.com ), a subsidiary of HomeToGo Group, is a fast-growing startup in the vacation rental industry. Smoobu’s SaaS solution currently empowers private hosts to manage over 100,000 properties across more than 110 countries. Smoobu runs as an independent enterprise within the HomeToGo Group, ensuring its startup spirit and growth potential remain at the forefront. Our top priority is to assist hosts in efficiently managing and growing their businesses simultaneously.

Smoobu’s success is attributed to our dynamic, ambitious, and international team, dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations through expert advice and action. We celebrate diversity and operate in a truly global environment, embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with it. Join us on this exciting journey to transform the vacation rental industry!