HR Controlling Graduate Internship Programme at Faurecia

Faurecia invites ambitious and qualified graduates to apply for the HR Controlling Internship Programme located in Pretoria, South Africa. This dynamic entry-level opportunity is designed to offer hands-on corporate exposure to human resources data analytics, workforce financial reporting, budgeting, and organizational governance within a global automotive technology leader. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Operations, helping to ensure the highest standards of data integrity and financial oversight regarding people costs. By leveraging modern HR Information Systems (HRIS) and advanced reporting tools, the HR Controlling Graduate will play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, optimizing workforce planning, and driving continuous process improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze HR dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and workforce metrics.

• Monitor and report on personnel costs, labor allocations, overtime, absenteeism, and headcount trends.

• Assist in drafting monthly, quarterly, and annual HR reports for executive leadership and department heads.

• Support annual HR budget formulation, workforce planning, and variance tracking against active forecasts.

• Conduct cost simulations for organizational restructures, compensation adjustments, and recruitment drives.

• Maintain data integrity across HRIS platforms through routine data audits and quality assurance checks.

• Collaborate with Finance and Payroll departments to streamline reporting workflows and ensure governance.

• Track hiring pipelines, staffing plan execution, and strategic recruitment goals across the business.

• Contribute to HR digitalization, process automation, and reporting tools enhancement to boost operational efficiency.

Why Join the Company

Faurecia is a global leader in automotive technology, providing innovative solutions that shape modern mobility. Joining Faurecia as an HR Controlling Graduate offers an invaluable platform to accelerate your corporate career within an international, high-performance environment. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional growth, continuous learning, and cross-functional exposure. Working at the Pretoria facility, you will gain direct experience in complex workforce analytics, financial oversight, and HR technology, equipping you with highly transferable skills that lay a solid foundation for long-term career success.

How to Apply

To submit your application for the HR Controlling Internship Programme, please proceed to the official career platform using the link below:

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Salary is estimated based on market research.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.

• South African citizen aged between 18 and 35 years with a valid South African ID.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Strong analytical, rigorous, and detail-oriented mindset.

• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite, specifically advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.

• Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced corporate environment.

• Strong team spirit and collaborative working style.