Intern

Hays

Internship – HR Service Centre – Leicester

Applicable only to Undergraduate Students in their Second year of Study – with a year in industry their 3rd Year – Must be studying a Human Resources Degree or Business Management Degree with HR Modules

The Opportunity

Are you an ambitious performance-driven individual looking for an exciting intern opportunity that will provide you hands-on experience in a business that is going places?

We are looking for talented individuals to join our intern programme in 2025 in our Leicester Office working within our HR Service Centre.

You’ll benefit from industry-renowned training and the tools and technological support to make an impact. You won’t be alone either – with the support of a global network of talented colleagues supporting you to experience a future career that could be the one for you.

Why Choose Hays?

People are at the centre of everything we do. We don\’t just place people into jobs but invest in lifelong partnerships that empower you to realise your ambition. We\’re backed by over 50 years of success and a workforce of over 10,000 people across 33 countries.

There might be 12,000 employees across the globe, but here, everybody is welcome, and every voice is heard.

As a large company we have a huge opportunity to make a difference to the communities we operate in.

As a result, we are proud to say:

• We partner with End Youth Homelessness UK to raise money for their charity
• We also became carbon neutral in 2021 are currently on the path to net zero carbon emissions.
• Hays was one of the first 20 companies nationwide to receive the National Equality Standard and we continue to promote an environment where all our employees can be their full self at work.
• #HaysHelps We\’re committed to making a positive impact on the communities we live and work in. As part of this, we have a volunteering scheme, #HaysHelps, which gives employees two days of paid leave per calendar year to volunteer.

Award winners of:

Top 100 undergraduate employers by Job Crowd, NUE awards and Rate My Placement

Glassdoor Best Places to Interview

What should I expect day to day?

Our award-winning intern programme will give you a unique insight into the world of work and hands-on experience of life in business. Our 12-month internship will see you working within our HR Service centre who play a crucial role in supporting the business with all HR Functions. On completion you’ll be equipped with the skills you’ll need to succeed once you finish university, with many of our interns returning to Hays after completing their studies to take advantage of our Graduate roles.

What you will get in return

• A culture built on rewarding success and opportunities for rapid career progression.
• Access to the best technology in the industry and renowned training programs.
• Flexible hybrid working patterns.
• Incentives and rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally.
• Broad range of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Support networks and communities within Hays.
• Paid charity day and collaboration with charity partners.

Life at Hays presents the opportunity for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity. As a committed Disability Confident employer, if you’re thinking of a new tomorrow for your career, whatever your background, let’s work together to create it!

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture of opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career.