HR Off-Cycle Internship — Milan (Dec/Jan Start)

Morgan Stanley; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Milan offers an HR internship starting December/January for six months, with potential extension based on performance and business need. You will learn on the job from experienced HR Business Partner colleagues, supporting compensation, performance, employee relations, and recruitment activities.

You will gain exposure to payroll support, benefits coordination with London, HR systems updates, and onboarding/offboarding processes while developing your HR skills in a global

Qualifications

• Graduated in 2025 or 2026 with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR or related HR component
• Excellent analytical and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects, problem-solving
• Fluent English and Italian, with IT proficiency

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local employment laws, social security and tax regulations
• Coordinate HR administrative tasks (absence, overtime, vacation, HR systems)
• Assist recruiting efforts and local hiring processes
• Coordinate benefits administration with the London-based team
• Support internal payroll process to ensure timely monthly runs
• Assist global HR processes like performance evaluations and compensation/promotion
• Administer onboarding and exit processes for joiners and leavers
• Advise local employees on HR topics

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

IT capabilities

Education

HR degree (Bachelor's or Master's) with 2:1 honours

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Milan offers an HR internship starting December/January for six months, with potential extension based on performance and business need. You will learn on the job from experienced HR Business Partner colleagues, supporting compensation, performance, employee relations, and recruitment activities.

You will gain exposure to payroll support, benefits coordination with London, HR systems updates, and onboarding/offboarding processes while developing your HR skills in a global