Compensation & Benefits Intern

Location: Crawley
Start date: May 2026
Contract: 12-month paid internship

About the role

Are you a Human Resources, Business, or data-focused student looking for a hands-on internship where you can apply your academic learning to real-world HR projects?

We're looking for a Compensation & Benefits Intern to join the HR team of a global technology-led organisation operating within the energy and innovation sector. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical exposure to compensation and benefits administration, understand how reward programmes are structured and managed, and develop valuable analytical and organisational skills within a professional corporate environment.

What you'll be doing

As a Compensation & Benefits Intern, you'll support a range of analytical, administrative, and project-based activities, including:

• Supporting data analysis tasks such as market reviews, benchmarking, and preparation of reports
• Assisting with salary survey submissions to external providers and ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Supporting the Compensation & Benefits team with project management activities, including tracking progress and coordinating tasks
• Conducting research on compensation trends and benefits practices to support internal benchmarking
• Helping draft internal communications related to compensation and benefits programmes
• Providing general administrative and operational support to the Compensation & Benefits team
• Gaining practical exposure to compensation and benefits processes and understanding the importance of compliance with employment legislation and policies

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from motivated, detail-oriented students who are interested in Human Resources and enjoy working with data in a structured environment.

Essential:

• Studying towards (or recently obtained) a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good data analysis and research skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and support the wider HR team
• Valid right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of HR concepts
• Interest in compensation, benefits, or reward-related career paths

What you'll gain

• A paid 12-month industrial placement within a global organisation
• Hands-on experience within a specialist Compensation & Benefits function
• Exposure to real compensation data, salary benchmarking, and HR projects
• Development of analytical, research, communication, and organisational skills
• Insight into how reward programmes are designed and managed within a large, complex organisation

If you're curious about HR reward practices, enjoy working with data, and want to build a strong foundation for a future career in Human Resources, we'd love to hear from you.

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