HR Systems Graduate Intern (Summer Internship) Full Time NEW

HR Systems Graduate Intern (Summer Internship)

HR Systems and Business Improvement

Location

Egham

Post Type

Variable Hours

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Friday 08 May 2026

Reference

0426-127

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

HR Systems Graduate Intern (Summer Internship)

Are you a recent graduate (or about to graduate) who enjoys working with data and wants to learn how HR systems operate in practice? This paid summer internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR systems, people data and analytics within a supportive professional HR team.

The successful candidate will support a range of HR system and data activities, including maintaining employee records, assisting with system testing, using Excel to analyse data, and supporting real-world HR reporting and statutory returns. Full training and ongoing support will be provided throughout the internship.

What The Role Offers

• Practical experience working with HR systems and people data
• Development of Excel and data analysis skills
• Exposure to HR analytics and reporting processes
• Experience working with confidential information in a professional environment
• Job description and person specification is available here

Contract details

• Pay rate: £14.57 per hour, up to 35 hours per week.
• Duration: Starting from 18 May 2026* until 31 July 2026 (*subject to completion of studies)
• Interviews: Week commencing 11 May 2026

Who This Role Is Suited To

• Recent or soon‑to‑be graduates in a numerate or technical subject (e.g. Data, Mathematics, Computer Science or related fields)
• Individuals who are comfortable working with data and using Excel
• Those who are organised, detail‑focused and keen to learn
• Anyone with an interest in HR systems, analytics or people data

This internship is ideal for anyone looking to build practical, transferable skills and gain valuable experience that will strengthen future career opportunities.

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Job share or part-time hours: Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work part-time hours.

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.