Human Resources Intern

HR Intern Role

This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying an undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their third year. The role will commence in August 2027.

Responsibilities:

HR Administration & Employee Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Team across all Porsche Group companies in the UK.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, responding to routine employee and manager enquiries or escalating where appropriate.
• Respond to and resolve allocated HR queries received via the HR team inbox, providing timely and professional responses.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems and databases.
• Assist with the administration and coordination of the Group's Health Surveillance Programme, including scheduling assessments, maintaining documentation and supporting employee communications.
• Draft routine correspondence, reports and internal HR communications.
• Organise HR Team meetings, take notes and maintain accurate records of actions and decisions.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as required.

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Support the administration of recruitment activities across PCGB, PRG and PPFS.
• Support the placement of job advertisements across internal and external recruitment channels.
• Support the coordination of interviews and assessment activities, including arranging candidate communications and scheduling.
• Prepare recruitment documentation and maintain candidate records.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing documentation and coordinating activities.
• Conduct pre-employment screening, right to work checks and background vetting processes.
• Support the preparation of employment contracts, offer letters and other employee correspondence
• Support new joiner induction activities and orientation programmes.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of Welcome Days and other onboarding events.

HR Intern Programme Support

• Support the coordination of the Porsche Intern Programme and intern-related activities.
• Help coordinate intern onboarding, offboarding and feedback processes.
• Work collaboratively with interns across the business to promote engagement and programme activities.
• Participate Company initiatives that raise awareness and funds for the Company's chosen charity partner.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of internship documentation, reports and handbooks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 A-Levels at Grade B or above.
• Studying HR, Business Administration, Psychology or related undergraduate degree.
• Ability to work quickly, diligently and efficiently with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of HR practices and employment law.
• Good IT literacy and the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Data management and analytical skills.
• Experience of working within a customer service role.
• Full Driving License.
• Willingness to travel, on occasions, to locations across South-East England to visit our 7 Porsche Retail Group Porsche Centre, Distribution Centre and Porsche Experience Centre.

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive salary.
• Fixed hours each week - 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products.
• Life Assurance.
• DC Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Dedicated mental health champions.
• Opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone and drive the full Porsche vehicle range.