At IBM Human Resources & Talent Transformation, we reimagine the way people work by combining AI, data, and human centred design. Our teams help close skill gaps, modernize HR models, and create engaging employee experiences at scale. Working in HR at IBM means bridging technology and people. Streamlining processes, driving agility, and enabling leaders and employees to thrive. You’ll collaborate across the business to shape the future of work. With continuous learning, career growth, and a culture built on empathy and innovation, IBM offers the opportunity to make a real impact on organizations and people worldwide.

Your role and responsibilities

IMPORTANT: Please apply using the application form via https://ibm.box.com/s/s58qdev4ev225smvw4cm14uhcgriaie8 instead of your CV.

Applications open: Tuesday 3rd February – Tuesday 10th February 2026
Assessment Centres: Late February / Early March 2026
Start Date: June 2026

Want to kickstart your career and make your mark in thw world of Human Resources? Join IBM’s HR University Placement scheme and gain hands‑on experience at the forefront of HR transformation. This 12‑month placement is perfect for motivated, curious, tech‑savvy students who want to real responsibility, real impact and real development, contributing to HR projects and see how a global organisation operates.

What’s in it for you?

Work on meaningful HR projects that directly impact and shape employee experience
Build in demand skills in data, communication, project management, and tech enabled HR operations.
Explore different areas of HR and discover your strengths.
Access online learning tools, training sessions, and development opportunities designed to help you grow.
Be supported by two managers plus a network of Early Professionals and HR colleagues.
Make connections across the business with leaders, interns and teams from every area of IBM

What this internship involves

If you like understanding how things work, improving processes, and using tech to solve problems, this role is a great fit. You’ll help teams understand how HR processes work today and how we can do things better tomorrow. Use your curiosity, logic and willingness to get stuck into challenges. Expect variety, people interaction and opportunities to shape your own experience too.

Your responsibilities may include:

Managing inboxes, answering queries, and supporting HR communications.
Creating and updating HR reports and dashboards
Supporting All Hands calls, learning sessions, social events, and internal activities.
Handling sensitive employee information using IBM HR Systems
Supporting compliance activities
Coordinating organisational changes such as promotions and relocations
Note‑taking, meeting support, handover creation, and project assistance.
Mentoring other students, helping with volunteering initiatives, and representing IBM externally.

Tools & Skills You’ll Use

Excel for analysis and reporting
HR data systems and IBM internal tools
Teams and shared mailboxes
Skills in reporting, organisation, compliance, communication, and collaboration

Learning & Development

By the end of the year, you’ll develop skills in:

Advanced Excel and HR systems
Data Storytelling and analysis
Project and Stakeholder management
Professional Communication
Problem‑solving, teamwork, and professional behaviours

Collaboration & Culture

You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Talent teams, senior leaders, and community groups cross the UK. You'll also join our Early Professional Community - known for being supportive, social, and collaborative. Occasional travel may be required for events or projects.

Competitive Benefits

£25,000 salary
25 days holiday + public holidays
IBM Rewards: discounts at major retailers
Access to wellbeing, community and volunteering opportunities.

Required education

Pre-University Qualification

Required technical and professional expertise

This is an undergraduate position and as such, you should meet the following criteria:

Studying at a UK University
Completing an undergraduate degree and on track for a 2:1 (minimum)
Due to graduate in 2028 - you must return to university to complete your final year after placement.
Live within a commutable distance of your base location (London or Manchester) as you will be required on site for a minimum 3 days per week.
Eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of your internship (no visa sponsorship available)

Preferred technical and professional experience

No preferred qualifications specified

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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