HR Intern

Job Description

HR Intern

Location

United Kingdom - office based, with occasional travel as required

Internship Highlights

• Formal study placement: Complete a recognised internship or work-based learning placement as part of Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related studies.
• Practical UK HR experience: Support the employee lifecycle, HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, learning coordination, HR data and reporting while remaining with the UK HR team throughout the placement.
• Direct graduate pathway: students who successfully complete the internship will, if interested, be entitled to a HR Graduate Programme offer without further interviews, if an eligible position is available in the next cycle.

About Glanua

Glanua is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions for water, wastewater and bioresources infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain critical infrastructure for municipal and industrial clients, combining engineering expertise, specialist technologies and off-site manufacturing to deliver efficient, sustainable solutions.

Our clients include major water utilities such as Uisce Éireann, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities and Affinity Water, alongside leading organisations in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, food and beverage and manufacturing sectors. Through our expertise in water and wastewater treatment, bioresources and resource recovery, we help protect the environment, safeguard water resources and support the transition to a circular economy.

Headquartered in Galway, Ireland, Glanua has a talented team of people across Ireland, the UK, Portugal and the USA. Guided by our values of Respect, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Excellence and Safety, we empower our people to innovate, develop their skills and reach their full potential while helping to create a cleaner, more sustainable planet.

Role Purpose

As an HR Intern, you will support Glanua's UK HR team across the employee lifecycle. You will gain practical experience in HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, learning coordination, employee data, reporting and policy administration while helping colleagues receive an accurate and professional HR service.

This is a formal internship opportunity undertaken as part of relevant Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related studies. The internship is based in the UK and does not include rotations to Ireland or other countries. Working under the guidance of experienced HR colleagues, you will build practical knowledge of UK HR processes, systems, confidentiality and employment practice.

Graduate Programme Pathway

Students who successfully complete the internship will, if they wish to continue with Glanua, be entitled to an immediate offer for the Glanua HR Graduate Programme starting the following September, with no further interviews required, if an eligible position is available.

Glanua's two-year Graduate Programme combines meaningful work, structured mentoring and professional development. The HR stream develops experience across HR generalist work and specialist areas such as learning and development, talent acquisition and payroll, helping graduates build the professional skills and business understanding required for a career in HR.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations and Employee Lifecycle

• Support routine employee lifecycle administration, including starters, changes and leavers, using approved processes and templates.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and help complete HR information system updates and data-quality checks.
• Assist with onboarding activity, employee documentation, policy administration and responses to routine HR queries.
• Help prepare HR reports, trackers and management information, checking that data is complete and accurate before review.

Recruitment Onboarding and Learning Support

• Support vacancy and requisition coordination, interview scheduling, candidate communications and applicant tracking.
• Assist with careers events, recruitment campaigns, offer documentation and the handover from recruitment to onboarding.
• Help coordinate learning activities, including learner communications, training records, evaluation surveys, provider logistics and follow-up actions.
• Prepare clear materials and updates for candidates, new starters, managers and employees, following Glanua's tone and brand standards.

HR Data Payroll and Improvement Support

• Support supervised payroll administration through accurate starter, leaver and employee-change information, data checks and confidential record handling.
• Help track payroll deadlines, routine queries, pension or benefit information and reconciliation actions under the direction of the HR team.
• Contribute to practical improvements such as process maps, onboarding reviews, HR data-quality checks, dashboards, policy summaries or candidate-experience reviews.
• Take part in mentoring, structured learning and feedback, and provide practical support across other UK HR priorities as required.

Our Values

At Glanua, our values shape how we work together and how we serve our clients. We act with Respect towards our colleagues, clients and communities, and believe in the power of Collaboration to deliver the best outcomes for our teams and projects. We hold ourselves to a high standard of Accountability, taking ownership of our commitments, and act with Integrity in every decision we make. We pursue Excellence in everything we do, continuously improving how we design, build and operate, and we place Safety at the centre of our culture, ensuring the wellbeing of our people is never compromised. As an HR Intern, you will be expected to demonstrate these values in your day-to-day work and learning.

Essential Criteria

• Currently enrolled in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a closely related degree programme.
• Able to complete the internship as a formal placement or work-based learning opportunity connected to your studies. Final-year students graduating in 2027 are eligible.
• A genuine interest in HR, the employee lifecycle and providing a professional service to candidates, employees and managers.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with strong organisation and attention to detail.
• A careful and discreet approach to personal information, confidentiality, data protection and record keeping.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with confidence learning new HR systems.
• Ability to manage several tasks, meet deadlines, follow agreed processes and ask for guidance when needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other UK offices, project locations, careers events or meetings as required.

Desirable Criteria

• Exposure to HR administration, recruitment, payroll, learning and development or customer service through study, work or volunteering.
• Familiarity with HR information, applicant-tracking, payroll or learning-management systems.
• An interest in UK employment practice and in working towards a recognised HR qualification after graduation.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, curious and eager to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Collaborative and respectful, with a positive approach to teamwork.
• Safety-conscious and willing to speak up when something does not look right.
• Adaptable and practical when working across different tasks, projects and environments.
• Organised and attentive to detail, with the confidence to ask questions and apply feedback.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Glanua, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has an equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences they bring. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.