JD Young Compensation & Incentives Internship

JD.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great office locations

People-first culture

Job summary

JD.com invites students to join the JD Young (JDY) Internship Program, offering hands-on exposure to real compensation projects and cross-functional teams across a global network.

Over 3–6 months, you'll learn about system design, policy formulation, and labor cost optimization while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced tech and logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine willingness to learn and pick up new knowledge quickly
• Are comfortable working with numbers and data, with solid Excel skills
• Are detail-oriented and communicate clearly
• Can work well both independently and in a team
• Are curious about how compensation and benefits drive people strategy – previous C&B experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• System Design and Policy Formulation: lead design and optimization of the compensation system, formulate compensation policies, systems, and incentive programs
• Budget and Cost Control: develop the annual labor cost budget, monitor expenses, analyze data and propose optimizations
• Incentive Program Implementation: design and implement compensation incentive programs and align criteria with business goals
• Data Analysis and Decision Support: establish a compensation indicator system and provide management with analytical reports and recommendations
• System and Process Optimization: participate in the development of compensation and benefits systems and optimize payroll calculation and distribution processes

Skills

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, everything begins with a bold idea and the drive to make life smarter, faster, and more connected. What started in China has grown into one of the world's most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems, serving over 700 million customers. From retail and logistics to tech, property, and beyond, we're all about innovation that actually makes a difference.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding worldwide through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network. With platforms like Joybuy connecting trusted products to customers everywhere, our teams stretch across China, the U.S., Europe, APAC, the Middle East, and beyond. Every year, we welcome over 20,000 students and graduates into our business, showing our commitment to young talent and the fresh ideas that drive our future. Join us and contribute to global projects from day one.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and often, they come from you. As an intern at JD.com, you'll work on meaningful, hands-on projects, learn from talented colleagues across our global network, and grow in a supportive, fast-paced environment designed for development. With competitive compensation, great office locations, and a people-first culture that champions continuous learning, you'll have everything you need to thrive and kick-start your career.

About Your Program

You'll be joining the JD Young (JDY) Internship Program, designed to give early-career talent hands-on exposure to real projects, real responsibilities, and real growth. Over 3-6 months, you'll work alongside experienced teams, build fundamental skills, and gain insights into how a global business operates.

• System Design and Policy Formulation: Based on company strategy and market trends, lead the design and optimization of the compensation system, formulate compensation policies, systems, and incentive programs to ensure a reasonable, fair, and competitive compensation structure that meets the needs of talent attraction and retention.




• Budget and Cost Control: Develop the annual labor cost budget, monitor daily compensation and benefits expenses, analyze cost data, and propose optimization suggestions. Track budget execution to ensure labor costs are reasonably controlled and resource utilization efficiency is improved.




• Incentive Program Implementation: Design and implement compensation incentive programs such as performance bonuses and long-term incentives. Align incentive criteria with business goals, evaluate the effectiveness of the programs, and adjust and optimize based on feedback to motivate employees and enhance team performance.




• Data Analysis and Decision Support: Establish a compensation indicator system, analyze data on labor costs and compensation competitiveness, and produce analytical reports. Provide decision-making recommendations to management on compensation adjustments and incentive strategies based on industry benchmarks and policy changes, to promote the upgrading of human resource management.




• System and Process Optimization: Participate in the development of compensation and benefits systems, optimize payroll calculation and distribution processes to ensure system functionality meets business needs. Coordinate cross-departmental resources to resolve process issues and improve the standardization and efficiency of compensation management.

About You

• Have a genuine willingness to learn, pick up new knowledge quickly, and aren't afraid to ask questions


• Are comfortable working with numbers and data, with solid Excel skills


• Are detail-oriented, take pride in getting things right, and communicate clearly


• Can work well both independently and in a team, building relationships easily


• Are curious about how compensation and benefits drive people strategy - previous experience in C&B is required

At JD.com, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice counts and every talent belongs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.