Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. 

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. 

Overview of function, team and the role   

The HR Services (HRS) team is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving key HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, onboarding and off-boarding processes, and employee data management. This role involves collaborating with members of the global HRS team to support daily operations and assist with a variety of administrative tasks. 

This is an internship/apprenticeship opportunity with he minimum duration of 12 months and maximum- 24 months.The role is located in Frankfurt am Maine.

What you will be doing (Responsibilities/Tasks)  

• Support general administrative and operational activities within the global HR Services team 

• Maintain and update employee data in HR systems, including benefits information, while gaining familiarity with tools such as Workday and ServiceNow 

• Maintain and update employee records in the Time & Attendance system, with exposure to tools such as ADP 

• Assist the team with documentation related to ongoing projects 

Who You Are (Requirements and Qualifications): 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college, ideally in your 2nd to 6th semester of a bachelor’s degree program 

• Available to work 15–20 hours per week 

• Strong ability to multitask and collaborate effectively in a global and fast-paced environment 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with business proficiency in both English and German (preferably B2 level or above) 

• Capable of producing accurate and timely reports, and comfortable sharing information and ideas with others 

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, and a willingness to learn new software