Project Associate Intern - Talent Acquisition

1w1 week ago

S&P Global

London, GB · Full-time · £25,000 – £32,000

About this role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Associate Intern to support Talent Acquisition (TA) Innovation initiatives. This role works closely with the TA team to drive process improvements, support new tool implementations, and enhance experiences for candidates, hiring leaders, and recruiters through innovative solutions.

You will support ongoing TA innovation projects like process automation, tool implementation, and workflow optimization. Assist in researching new HR technologies, market trends, and best practices in talent acquisition. Help design and document processes, SOPs, and project updates.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, and vendors to execute projects. Track progress, maintain dashboards, prepare status reports, and support pilot programs for hiring tools and assessments. Analyze data to generate insights improving hiring efficiency and candidate experience.

Join a global-scale effort across the People Team and wider business to build skills and network. The Summer 2026 Internship Program offers partnership with industry experts, high-impact on-the-job experience, networking, business insights, and tailored learning for career growth.

With over 35,000 people worldwide, gain broad perspective while understanding nuances in advancing essential intelligence.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated learning agility, creativity, and problem-solving ability
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
A collaborative mindset and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with AI-powered tools and a curiosity to explore how AI can improve talent acquisition processes
Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, IT or a related field

Responsibilities

Support ongoing TA innovation projects such as process automation, tool implementation, and workflow optimization
Assist in researching new HR technologies, market trends, and best practices in talent acquisition
Help design and document processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and project updates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, vendors) to support project execution
Track project progress, maintain dashboards, and prepare status reports
Support pilot programs and rollouts (e.g., hiring tools, assessments)
Analyze data and generate insights to improve hiring efficiency and candidate experience
Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications

Benefits

Partner with industry experts on high-impact, real-world projects
Build network on a global scale across the People Team and wider business
Gain on-the-job experience focusing on skill development
Access networking, business insights, and tailored learning opportunities
Identify strengths and develop transferable skills through Summer 2026 Internship Program