University Intern - Human Resources

Number of opportunities: 2
Salary: £26,000 (Not flexible)
Closing date: 26/10/2026

These are 12-month paid internships starting September 2027. The roles are head office based requiring a minimum of 2 days a week to be worked from our office in Winnersh.

INTRODUCING THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our passionate and busy HR team and get hands on with all aspects of HR. You will provide support in a variety of projects and day-to-day HR activities across the whole employee lifecycle. You will play an active role in all our HR teams including the Centres of Excellence (total rewards, talent development, data and governance), our admin team and our HR business partnering team.

You will help to support the execution of HR programs & processes as well as improve or create new offerings and initiatives in areas such as employee engagement, reward and recognition, learning & development and openness, respect opportunity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure we onboard new hires effectively, by developing improvements for the onboarding experience, leading on the welcome day organisation and supporting with its delivery
• Support our continuous improvement approach to the governance of our job descriptions, including the transition to skills-based approach
• Support in managing our talent development and talent management processes through the use of data and analytics
• Build new development programmes on our AI driven platform, including the promotion of our on-demand learning platform; the ‘BI University’ to further develop our learning culture
• Participate in initiatives that underpin our framework of Openness, Respect & Opportunity, including being an active member of our Early Careers Community and supporting and leading with the calendar of activities, including further development of our intern program.
• Support the Total Rewards team in launching key initiatives across the specialism and developing your expertise across topics such as job evaluations, benchmarking, salary structures and benefit management.
• Deliver accurate HR reports, e.g. sickness data and maintain/improve dashboards.
• Assist with employee relations issues and support the HRBP team to drive performance and minimise the risk of ER issues.
• Play a hands on role with business restructures and organizational design as required.
• Other people related activities, as assigned including a range of general HR admin.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Why choose Boehringer Ingelheim for your placement year?

Boehringer is a global company that has a strong purpose; positively impacting the lives of millions, the planet, our communities and of course, positively impacting the health of people and animals. But how will it positively impact you?

As an intern at Boehringer, you won’t be alone! Joining in September 2027, you will be part of a sizeable cohort of talented students, spanning across our entire business. From day one, you will be supported by your team, your manager and by HR. You will be doing real work, contributing to our success and building your depth of understanding in your chosen area. You will also be supported to succeed with a range of learning opportunities that go beyond your specific role development. Learning moments cover personal development such as organisation and effectiveness in the workplace, building your confidence, networking and building effective relationships. There is also a focus on career development including company-wide ‘look and see’ tours, lunch and learns and workshops that overview the array of roles to be found in a leading global pharmaceutical organisation. And if all of that isn’t enough… there is a competitive salary, great benefits, a collaborative office experience (although most roles also offer hybrid working) and a truly passionate culture!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNSHIP

• Meaningful work and real responsibilities from the start, with opportunities to contribute to projects that matter.
• Joining with a large cohort of exceptional students, you will receive a clear placement plan setting out key projects, milestones and your learning goals for the year.
• Support from your manager, your team and HR, with regular feedback and development conversations.
• Learning opportunities beyond the role, including workshops, networking, career insights and exposure to different parts of the business.
• Access to coaching, mentoring and online learning resources, including Boehringer’s virtual University.
• The opportunity to build professional confidence, workplace skills and a network across the organisation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Currently studying for a degree in Human Resources Management or Business Management and completing a placement year as part of the course.
• 3 A levels at grade ABB (minimum)
• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship.
• The ability to travel independently to the usual place of work and, where required, to other sites.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Able to use AI prompts effectively, with proven examples of using AI to streamline tasks and get a more positive output.
• Experience of using Power Automate to drive efficiencies in outputs.
• Confident leading projects and seeing them through to completion within the required timescales.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

• Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and conversation.
• Works collaboratively, builds positive relationships and contributes own ideas proactively.
• Organises tasks, manages time and meets agreed deadlines.
• Takes ownership of learning, asks questions and responds positively to feedback.
• Adapts to changing priorities and approaches work with curiosity and initiative.
• Uses AI appropriately to deliver work. Confident with Microsoft Office and is willing to learn new systems and technology.
• Acts professionally and follows relevant policies, procedures, legal obligations and health, safety and environmental requirements.

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: