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Porsche

Manufactures high-performance sports cars and SUVs

Human Resources Intern

Summer 2027Updated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Reading, UK
In PersonOccasional travel to locations across South-East England is required.
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of three A-Levels at Grade B or above is required.
  • The candidate must be studying HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related undergraduate degree.
  • The candidate must work quickly, diligently, and efficiently with a high level of attention to detail.
  • The candidate must maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • The candidate must have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Responsibilities
  • 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 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.
  • Support administration of recruitment activities across PCGB, PRG, and PPFS.
  • Support placement of job advertisements across internal and external recruitment channels.
  • Support 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 preparation of employment contracts, offer letters, and other employee correspondence.
  • Support new joiner induction activities and orientation programmes.
  • Assist with preparation and delivery of Welcome Days and other onboarding events.
  • Support 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 in company initiatives that raise awareness and funds for the company's chosen charity partner.
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of internship documentation, reports, and handbooks.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function.
Desired Qualifications
  • A basic understanding of HR practices and employment law is preferred.
  • Good IT literacy and the ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, are preferred.
  • Data management and analytical skills are preferred.
  • Experience working within a customer service role is preferred.
  • A full driving licence is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to locations across South-East England to visit the Porsche Retail Group's seven Porsche Centres, Distribution Centre, and Porsche Experience Centre is preferred.

About the company

Porsche designs and builds high-performance cars plus related mobility products, with a global sales and service network. Its lineup includes 911, 718, Taycan, Panamera, Macan, and Cayenne across combustion, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains. The company differentiates itself through its racing heritage, precise handling, and a cohesive premium ownership experience across vehicles, services, and lifestyle products. Its goal is to deliver exciting, premium driving with expanding electrified options while preserving a strong international brand and customer experience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stuttgart, Germany

Founded

1931

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What believers are saying

  • Capital Markets Day on 7 October 2026 will detail Sportwagenschmiede '35.
  • First-half 2026 operating return rebounded to 7.8 percent, with 1.02 billion euros cashflow.
  • TCS is buying MHP, while Porsche keeps AI services through a five-year partnership.

What critics are saying

  • First-half 2026 deliveries fell 16 percent; China dropped 32 percent.
  • Porsche booked 3.1 billion euros of charges after delaying its next-generation EV platform.
  • If Sportwagenschmiede '35 fails, Porsche becomes a lower-margin VW satellite, not a premium stand-alone.

What makes Porsche unique

  • Porsche's 911 stays combustion-hybrid, preserving icon status while rivals chase full electrification.
  • Sportwagenschmiede '35 refocuses on desirability, exclusivity, and value-over-volume under Michael Leiters.
  • Porsche secured 2.1 billion euros for Zuffenhausen and Weissach through 2035.

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Benefits

  • Life Assurance
  • DC Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
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Oct 19th, 2026
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Porsche and Mobil 1 are extending their 30-year partnership to the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Singapore, which opens in April. Esso Synergy fuels, supplied by Aster Mobility Solutions, will join Mobil 1 lubricants in powering the centre's high-performance fleet. PEC Singapore will be the 11th Porsche Experience Centre worldwide and a regional hub for customers across Southeast Asia. It combines driving experiences, vehicle delivery, aftersales services, and approved pre-owned sales in one site. The centre has a two-kilometre circuit with 18 corners, where drivers can reach 200 km/h. It also offers certified instructors, racing simulators, dining, and event spaces for corporate gatherings. "We look forward to bringing this partnership to life," said Marc Beil, head of Porsche Experience at Porsche Asia Pacific. The centre welcomes guests from 2027.

Foundry-Planet GmbH
Oct 5th, 2026
Porsche acquires 50% stake in aluminium casting specialist KS Alutech as Hasco exits

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Ars Technica
Sep 22nd, 2026
VW writes down $11.2B as German carmakers warn of plant closures amid job losses

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Yahoo Finance
Aug 26th, 2026
Porsche sells consulting arm for $362M, then signs $1.4B contract to rent it back

Porsche has sold its consulting arm MHP to Tata Consultancy Services for approximately €320 million, then immediately signed a five-year, €1.25 billion contract to buy back similar digital and AI services from the new owner. The sale comes as Porsche faces severe financial pressure. The company's operating return on sales plummeted to 1.1% in 2025 from 14.1% the previous year. Porsche booked roughly €3.1 billion in extraordinary charges tied to delaying its next-generation EV platform and pivoting back to combustion engines. MHP generated €742 million in revenue last year, meaning it sold for less than half of annual sales. Porsche is now committed to spending nearly four times the sale price over five years for comparable services. Deliveries fell 16.5% in the first half of 2026, whilst battery-electric vehicles' share in Porsche's lineup shrank from 23.5% to 19.4%.

CNBC
Aug 25th, 2026
Porsche signs $1.5B AI deal with Tata Consultancy, sells IT unit for $358M

Porsche has signed a five-year contract worth €1.25 billion ($1.46 billion) with Tata Consultancy Services for artificial intelligence deployment. As part of the agreement, TCS will acquire Porsche's IT consulting business, MHP, for €320 million. TCS will establish a specialised hub to oversee AI implementation at the German sports-car maker. The partnership aims to combine Porsche's automotive expertise with TCS's digital and AI capabilities, according to Michael Leiters, Porsche's chairman. The deal will take effect once TCS completes the MHP acquisition, which includes around 4,500 employees. TCS reported annualised AI revenues of $2.6 billion in the June quarter, up 13.6% from the previous quarter. The MHP sale forms part of Porsche's "Sportwagenschmiede 35" strategy to improve profitability and cash flow.