JD Young Compensation & Benefits Internship in London

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, everything begins with a bold idea and the drive to make life smarter, faster, and more connected. What started in China has grown into one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems, serving over 700 million customers.

JD.com is expanding worldwide through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network. With platforms like Joybuy connecting trusted products to customers everywhere, our teams stretch across China, the U.S., Europe, APAC, the Middle East, and beyond. Every year, we welcome over 20,000 students and graduates into our business, showing our commitment to young talent and the fresh ideas that drive our future. Join us and contribute to global projects from day one.

As an intern at JD.com, you’ll work on meaningful, hands-on projects, learn from talented colleagues across our global network, and grow in a supportive, fast-paced environment designed for development. With competitive compensation, great office locations, and a people-first culture that champions continuous learning, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and kick-start your career.

You’ll be joining the JD Young (JDY) Internship Program, designed to give early-career talent hands-on exposure to real projects, real responsibilities, and real growth. Over 3–6 months, you’ll work alongside experienced teams, build fundamental skills, and gain insights into how a global business operates.

The team values curiosity, collaboration, and the confidence to take ownership in a fast-moving environment, helping you build real skills and make real impact from day one. Your day-to-day role will cover responsibilities such as:

• System Design and Policy Formulation: Lead the design and optimization of the compensation system, formulate compensation policies, systems, and incentive programs to ensure a reasonable, fair, and competitive compensation structure.
• Budget and Cost Control: Develop the annual labor cost budget, monitor daily compensation and benefits expenses, analyze cost data, and propose optimization suggestions.
• Incentive Program Implementation: Design and implement compensation incentive programs such as performance bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Data Analysis and Decision Support: Establish a compensation indicator system, analyze data on labor costs and compensation competitiveness, and produce analytical reports.
• System and Process Optimization: Participate in the development of compensation and benefits systems, optimize payroll calculation and distribution processes.

We’re looking for the brightest of minds to join our team. Here’s who we’re looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, or a related field.
• Strong data sensitivity and analytical mindset; advanced Excel skills are required, and knowledge of Python or other data management tools is a plus.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and adaptability to different communication and learning styles in an international environment.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken, C1 level required); Mandarin proficiency (written and spoken) is an advantage.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, global setting.

At JD.com, you’ll be part of a team where your perspective matters and your contributions drive real progress. You’ll work on meaningful, high-impact projects, learn from talented colleagues across our global network, and grow in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice counts and every talent belongs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Ready to apply? Don’t leave yourself wondering ‘what if’. Hit apply and see where your curiosity can take you at JD.com.