People Operations Intern

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? 

• You will support our People Operations Specialists in core People Process and their daily work.
• You will work on contract management and relocation processes, onboarding and off-boarding as well as handling employee requests.
• You will support People Operations Specialists on the monthly payroll preparation and processing for Europe offices.
• You will be point of contact for Emmies inquiries about documents, absences, etc.
• You will contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of current People Operations projects.
• You will work closely with other P&O sub-teams (Learning, People Development and Recruiting) across the globe and together you ensure a good people experience for all Emmies.
• You will be the owner of the People Operations knowledge base.

• You are currently enrolled as a student in a relevant program of study e.g., Psychology, Human Resources, Business Management, Law or similar and looking for an end-of-studies internship.
• You are passionate about People Operations and people related topics.
• You like challenges and a fast-pacing environment.
• You are a team player, communicative and detail oriented.
• You have good MS-Office skills.
• You are fluent in both English and Portuguese.

• A competitive Package of 1250€ monthly (including meal allowance and Coverflex benefits) 
• Employee discount on Emma products for yourself, friends and family (applicable in all EU markets)
• Private health insurance including dental care
• In-house Portuguese classes from beginner to advanced level
• 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
• To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events

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.