People & Culture Intern

Who we are looking for

Would you like to experience the breadth of an HR generalist role in an international environment? Join our People & Culture team for a six-month internship, working closely with the HR Business Partner and contributing to a variety of practical, high-impact topics that support our employees.

This experience will give you a broad understanding of the People & Culture function, strengthen your operational skills and help you understand the people, employee relations and organisational challenges faced by an international company.

About us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

What you will do

• Support the HR Business Partner across all aspects of an HR generalist role.

• Contribute to HR administration activities and help ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with the preparation of meetings with members of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) and follow up on related matters.

• Support internal communications and the preparation of materials for employees.

• Provide operational support on a range of key, cross-functional HR projects.

• Respond to employees’ day-to-day HR queries and requests with professionalism and confidentiality.

• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including European People & Culture teams, our London head office, managers, employees and external service providers.

The knowledge, qualifications and experience you need

• You are currently completing the first or second year of a Master’s degree, ideally specialising in Human Resources, employment law, management or business.

• You are looking for a six-month internship covered by an internship agreement with your educational institution.

• You are organised, thorough and curious, and enjoy working on a varied range of assignments.

• You have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and understand the importance of discretion.

• You enjoy working as part of a team while also being able to manage your responsibilities independently and prioritise effectively.

• You are fluent in French and have a good command of English, enabling you to work confidently in an international environment.

• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is desirable.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.

Advertised Salary: €9,600 for 6 months