Human Resources Intern

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

BMW Financial Services, Farnborough – Human Resources - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough. 

Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

• Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency.
• Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
• Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement

We have an exciting opportunity in our Human Resources team in Farnborough, within our HR Leadership Partnering team.

The HR Function enjoy operating as a team to ensure the administration that underpins our HR activities and processes are delivered proactively, in the best timescales and to the highest standard, requiring a high degree of accuracy and discretion. This results in a great service delivery to our customers and provides opportunity for making improvements to services as required.

At BMW we are passionate about the world in which we operate and our HR team, along with six D,E&I employee network groups, are on a journey to educate, raise awareness and drive change on important issues such as mental health, gender, disability and more.

What awaits you?

• Supporting HR colleagues with all Operational aspects of HR including: liaising with centralised and local departments and internal departments to resolve day to day issues
• Undertaking ad-hoc HR related projects as required to support the HR team. This may include projects within the wider HR teams – Recruitment, Planning & Steering and Talent & Development.
• Producing letters (using templates) to employees as required by HR colleagues within agreed timescales, e.g. improvement notices as part of managing attendance, discipline / capability letters, consultation letters, etc.
• Monthly reporting and data preparation for various different topics including special birthdays, absence, secondments and Fixed term contract end dates.
• Note taking at investigation, disciplinary, capability and performance management meetings.
• Involvement with inductions for all new employees, including Interns, apprentices and grads.

What should you bring along?

• Ideally studying an HR degree, or a degree in a Business related subject, which requires or would benefit from an element of HR experience.
• A passion and strong interest in HR Business Partnering and ensuring good customer outcomes
• Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills - of yourself and others and the ability to juggle priorities.
• Confident to build a strong and effective networks, as well as to speak up with new ideas.
• An inquisitive nature - you’ll be able to go and find the answer and have a desire to understand the ‘why’.
• Clear, enthusiastic and effective communicator – to various stakeholders and audiences.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Desire to learn and take on new tasks.

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What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025

Any further questions? Email us on [email protected]