HR Intern
Posted 1 day ago by ADP
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Summary: ADP is seeking enthusiastic students for a 12-month paid HR internship starting in September 2026 at their Staines office. The role offers practical experience in human resources, focusing on employee relations, onboarding, and HR policy coordination. Interns will receive mentorship and support while working on various HR projects within a collaborative environment. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to kickstart their careers in HR.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support a team of HR Business Partners across various people-focused projects.
- Assist with Employee Relation issues such as grievances, disciplinaries, and capability matters.
- Create letters relating to compensation, promotions, and changes of terms and conditions of employment.
- Gain hands-on experience with HR service delivery systems and analyze reports and data.
- Build communication skills by interacting with various teams and stakeholders.
- Be part of a global HR team supporting a large matrix organization.
Key Skills:
- Curiosity about HR.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and compliance.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Motivated with a proactive approach.
- Some experience with Microsoft Office.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in Human Resources or Business Management with HR.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Staines-Upon-Thames
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
ADP'S Internship Programme is now live! We're looking for enthusiastic students undertaking a placement year degree to join us for a 12-month paid HR internship in September 2026. Are you ready to join a company where you can kickstart your career and gain practical experience? Do you have an interest in human resources? Are you looking for an inclusive environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Location: Our Staines Office - 2 Causeway Park, The Causeway, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 3BF United Kingdom
Hybrid working: 3 days in office & 2 days from home
Start date: 1st September 2026
What's our secret to success? Well, that's easy. People like you. As part of the UK Internship Programme, your goal is simple: learn as much as possible in 1 year. We'll set you up with all the tools, knowledge, and support you need to have a successful year in industry. Offering you valuable insight and real-world experience to help unlock your strengths and focus your career aspirations. If you are looking to explore the world of Human Resources and build real-life experience in employee relations, onboarding and the coordination of HR policies and procedures this internship is for you. You will have the support of your team and a dedicated mentor, balanced with the hands-on practice necessary to support your future career ambitions.
Things You'll Do
- Support a team of HR Business Partners across a range of people focused projects, including UK wide initiatives as well as sector specific tasks
- Assist with Employee Relation issues such as grievances, disciplinaries and capability matters to better understand and witness how various processes are conducted in the workplace
- Improve your knowledge and understanding of basic HR practices by creating a variety of letters relating to compensation, promotions and changes of terms and conditions of employment
- Gain hands on experience with a range of systems, solving associate queries through our HR service delivery system or analysing reports and data to provide meaningful insight to the team
- Build your communication skills by interacting with a variety of teams and stakeholders to understand and prioritise their different requirements
- Be part of a global HR team that support a large matrix organisation with over 60,000 associates worldwide
What You'll Need
- Be curious about HR
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Willing to learn and have a positive attitude
- A strong understanding of the nature of confidentiality and ability to remain compliant
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Motivated to succeed, with a proactive approach to getting things done
- Some experience with Microsoft Office
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate within the following disciplines: Human Resources/ Business Management with HR
If you've made it down this far, what are you waiting for? Apply now! If your application is successful you will be invited for a telephone interview to discuss your skills and interest for the role. If successful after this you will be invited for a face to face interview at our Staines office.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- Flexible benefits – private medical insurance, excellent pension scheme, subsidized gyms, employee discount portal, life assurance cover, annual kids pass membership and many more
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company social events
You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights. Belong by joining one of nine Business Resource Groups to connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences. Grow your career in an agile, fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities to progress. Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities. Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones. Focus on your mental health and well-being. We’re here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another. Join a company committed to giving back and generating