HR Intern

ADP; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentor support

Paid internship

Job summary

ADP's Internship Programme is live for August 2027. We are seeking enthusiastic students taking a placement year to join us for a 12-month paid HR internship at our Staines office.

You'll support HR Business Partners on UK-wide projects, assist with employee relations, onboarding, and the coordination of HR policies and procedures, while gaining real-world experience.

You will have a dedicated mentor and hands-on practice in a global HR team supporting 60,000 associates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate in Human Resources/Business Management with HR.
• Interest in learning HR processes and policies.
• Desire to develop practical HR skills in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners on UK-wide initiatives and sector tasks.
• Assist with Employee Relations 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 systems and analyse reports to provide insights.
• Build communication with teams and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Be part of a global HR team supporting 60,000 associates worldwide.

Skills

Curiosity about HR

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Motivation

Microsoft Office

Education

HR / Business Management with HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 August 2027.

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: 30th August 2027

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 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, subsidised 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 backand generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
• Get paid to pay it forward. Company‑paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud‑based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down‑to‑earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP:

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.