Student Assistant - HR

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. 

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? 

If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you looking for a student job where you can gain lots of experience within HR and recruitment? Do you want to join our great little team of HR enthusiasts?

We are looking for our next fantastic resourceful and curious student who can assist in our continuous journey to become the best HR department.

This position is part-time (20 hours per week on average) for 4 months with the possibility of being extended. We will be flexible about working hours to fit your classes and exams.

Your responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition Support

• Support the administration of job requisitions in Workday (e.g., posting, updates, closing)
• Assist with job advertisements (formatting, publishing, and maintaining evergreen postings)
• Screen incoming applications and support initial candidate shortlisting
• Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates, hiring managers, and recruiters

Onboarding Support

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires
• Prepare onboarding documentation and welcome materials
• Ensure data accuracy and completion in Workday
• Support preboarding communication with new employees
• Coordinate with IT and managers on onboarding readiness

HR Operations & Process Support

• Maintain and update HR templates, checklists, and documentation
• Support continuous improvement of TA and onboarding processes
• Assist with data entry
• Provide general administrative HR support as needed

You will get a chance to try a lot of different tasks and you will never get bored.

Your qualifications

You are currently enrolled in a study program. To be successful in this position, you need to be:

• Proactive, quick, resourceful and can work independently
• Service-minded, willing to help and find good solutions
• Flexible, focused, great attention to details, deadlines and quality
• Interest in HR Systems and Processes
• Fluent in English and Danish
• Good IT-skills
• Open-minded with a can-do attitude

Keep your personal data safe

NKT Photonics ("The Company") take responsibly for the protection of your personal data. Accordingly, upon receiving your job application and additional material you choose to submit, the Company keeps a safe and secure environment and ensures confidentiality.

You also have a role to play in keeping your personal data safe. We request you only submit personal data about yourself in your job application, CV / Résumé or other relevant material you choose to provide to us that is relevant for the specific job opening you are applying for.

Please consider whether there is personal information you are about to submit, such as health information, information on family relations, information on trade union membership, etc. that is not necessary for our recruitment process or the job opening you are applying for. Please also be aware that certificates or other documents are not necessary for the vacancy. We urgently request you to redact/cross out such information before you submit your job application.

Thank you.