Who we are looking for
Would you like to experience the breadth of an HR generalist role in an international environment? Join our People & Culture team for a six-month internship, working closely with the HR Business Partner and contributing to a variety of practical, high-impact topics that support our employees.
This experience will give you a broad understanding of the People & Culture function, strengthen your operational skills and help you understand the people, employee relations and organisational challenges faced by an international company.
About us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.
What you will do
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Support the HR Business Partner across all aspects of an HR generalist role.
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Contribute to HR administration activities and help ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
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Assist with the preparation of meetings with members of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) and follow up on related matters.
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Support internal communications and the preparation of materials for employees.
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Provide operational support on a range of key, cross-functional HR projects.
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Respond to employees’ day-to-day HR queries and requests with professionalism and confidentiality.
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Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including European People & Culture teams, our London head office, managers, employees and external service providers.
The knowledge, qualifications and experience you need
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You are currently completing the first or second year of a Master’s degree, ideally specialising in Human Resources, employment law, management or business.
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You are looking for a six-month internship covered by an internship agreement with your educational institution.
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You are organised, thorough and curious, and enjoy working on a varied range of assignments.
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You have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and understand the importance of discretion.
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You enjoy working as part of a team while also being able to manage your responsibilities independently and prioritise effectively.
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You are fluent in French and have a good command of English, enabling you to work confidently in an international environment.
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Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is desirable.
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.
About UsSkills Required
- Currently completing the first or second year of a Master's degree, ideally specializing in Human Resources, employment law, management, or business.
- Must be seeking a six-month internship covered by an internship agreement with an educational institution.
- Fluent in French.
- Good command of English for working in an international environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Organized, thorough, curious, and able to manage varied assignments.
- Able to work collaboratively and independently while prioritizing responsibilities.
- Able to handle confidential matters with discretion.
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Schroders Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schroders and has not been reviewed or approved by Schroders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are described as mature and competitive, with strong employer-supported schemes in the UK and a well-regarded 401(k) offering in the U.S. Pensions and retirement savings stand out as a distinctive strength within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and flexibility are emphasized, with generous annual leave in some markets and volunteer days highlighted in the UK. Flexible/hybrid working is presented as standard, supporting practical use of time-off benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted as a strength, including enhanced policies in the UK and an increased paid leave period in the U.S. Family-supportive provisions are positioned as part of a broader wellbeing focus.
Schroders Insights
What We Do
As a global investment manager, we help institutions, intermediaries and individuals across the planet meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. But as the world changes, so do our clients’ needs. That’s why we have a long history of adapting to suit the times and keeping our focus on what matters most to our clients. Doing this takes experience and expertise. We bring together people and data to spot the trends that will shape the future. This provides a unique perspective which allows us to always invest with conviction. We are responsible for £773.7 billion (€912.6 billion/$978.1 billion)* of assets for our clients who trust us to deliver sustainable returns. We remain determined to build future prosperity for them, and for all of society. Today, we have 6,000+ people across six continents who focus on doing just this. We are a global business that’s managed locally. This allows us to always keep our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. For over two centuries and more than seven generations we’ve grown and developed our expertise in tandem with our clients’ needs and interests. Source: Schroders, all data as at 30 June 2024. Disclaimer: Investing in securities is subject to risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Schroders will not make direct contact with you, via any social media platform or direct messaging service, to sell our products. If you think you have been a victim of a scam or have received unsolicited contact using the Schroders name or any associated names, and have any concerns, then please contact our Financial Crime Team using the details below: Telephone: +44(0)20 7658 4004 Email: [email protected] Schroder Investment Management Limited (Head Office): 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU Tel: +44 (0)20 7658 6000 Schroder Fund Advisors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC (US): 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 Tel: +1 (800) 730-2932
