Human Resources Intern

Industry: Designer Collectible Toys & Entertainment

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Job Type: Internship

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of the first half of 2025, POP MART operates over 550 physical stores and more than 2,500 Robo Shops worldwide. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to consumers around the world.

What to Expect

• Gain hands‑on HR experience within a rapidly expanding global retail business.
• Work alongside experienced HR professionals across Recruitment, Employee Relations, and HR Operations.
• Develop practical knowledge of how HR supports business growth, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Contribute to exciting recruitment campaigns supporting the expansion of POP MART across the UK.
• Be part of a fun, collaborative, and supportive team where your ideas and development are valued.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Intern to join our UK HR team based in Canary Wharf.

This role will support the HR department with day-to-day operations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives across our UK retail stores and head office.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in Human Resources within a dynamic, fast‑paced, and internationally recognised organisation.

This is an initial 6-month part-time internship based in our Canary Wharf office. Subject to business needs and individual performance, there may be an opportunity to extend the internship beyond the initial six-month period.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Support

• Assist with creating and posting job advertisements across multiple recruitment platforms.
• Review CVs and support candidate shortlisting.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Support recruitment events, assessment days, and new store opening recruitment campaigns.
• Assist with onboarding and induction activities to ensure a positive new starter experience.

Recruitment Administration

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate databases.
• Prepare recruitment documentation, including offer letters and onboarding packs.
• Assist with right to work, reference checks, and other pre‑employment screening.
• Update recruitment trackers and reports to support hiring activities and HR metrics.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Support initiatives that strengthen POP MART's employer brand.
• Contribute ideas to improve the candidate journey and recruitment experience.
• Ensure timely, professional, and engaging communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Currently studying or recently graduated in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• A genuine interest in building a career within Human Resources.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, positive, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Full right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support.
• Training and development programmes designed to build both professional skills and creative thinking.
• Regular team events that bring colleagues together to collaborate and celebrate success.
• Hands‑on learning and mentoring from experienced HR professionals.
• A vibrant, creative, and collaborative working environment in Canary Wharf.

POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, imarital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.