People Operations Intern

DC Thomson; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Dundee office access

Job summary

DC Thomson is seeking a thoughtful People Operations Intern to join our Dundee-based team on a hybrid model. The role supports onboarding, records maintenance and responding to employee queries while ensuring HR processes stay compliant and efficient.

You will collaborate across People Team, Payroll and Finance, gaining hands-on exposure to a broad range of HR activities and contributing to process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Experience in HR, administration or customer service is advantageous.
• Familiarity with HR systems or working with people data.
• Understanding onboarding, contracts or payroll processes.
• CIPD qualification or studying towards one.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding of new starters and maintain people records.
• Respond to employee queries and assist HR processes for compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with People Team, Payroll and Finance on HR tasks.
• Contribute to HR reporting and payroll administration assistance.
• Raise purchase orders and help manage contractor/freelancer processes.
• Identify process improvements and assist digital transformation efforts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Confidentiality

Communication

Prioritisation

Proactivity

Education

CIPD qualification (studying)

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

People Operations Intern

• People Team | Dundee (Hybrid, with at least 2 days per week in our Dundee office)
• Full-time or part-time (minimum 25 hours per week)
• FTC until 31st March 2026

At DC Thomson, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an organised, curious and people-focused People Operations Intern to join our People Operations team and gain hands-on experience across a broad range of HR activities.

This opportunity offers flexibility and can be worked either full-time or part-time (minimum 26 hours per week), making it ideal for someone studying towards a qualification, returning to work, or looking to build experience alongside other commitments.

You'll play a key role in delivering an excellent colleague experience, supporting everything from onboarding new starters and maintaining people records to responding to employee queries and helping ensure our HR processes remain compliant and efficient.

Working closely with colleagues across the People Team, Payroll, Finance and the wider business, you'll gain valuable exposure to all areas of people operations while developing practical HR knowledge and skills. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and support our ongoing digital transformation journey, helping us identify smarter and more efficient ways of working.

No two days are the same. One day you might be welcoming new starters, preparing onboarding documentation and carrying out Right to Work checks. The next you could be supporting HR reporting, assisting with payroll administration, raising purchase orders, or helping manage contractor and freelancer processes.

Whether you're looking to take your first step into HR or build on existing administrative experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop and make a real impact within a supportive and collaborative team.

We're interested in individuals who are organised, professional and eager to learn. You may already have some HR or administrative experience, be studying towards a HR qualification, or have gained transferable skills through work, education or volunteering.

You'll bring:

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately to deadlines.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and continuously improve how things are done.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Previous experience in an HR, administration, customer service or support environment.
• Experience using HR systems or working with people data.
• An understanding of HR administration activities such as onboarding, contracts or payroll processes.
• A CIPD qualification (or currently studying towards one) or relevant postgraduate study.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience across a wide range of people operations activities while working alongside experienced People professionals. You'll develop valuable workplace skills, receive support and guidance from the team, and have the opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance the experience of colleagues across DC Thomson.

Above all, we're looking for someone who is collaborative, dependable, improvement-focused and excited to start building a career in People and HR.

Ready to begin your career in People Operations with one of Scotland's leading media and technology businesses? We'd love to hear from you.

Closing date for the position is 25th September 2026 at 12 noon