🌟 Organisational Management & HRIS Intern – London

Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract: 12-Month Placement (August 2025 Start)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Onsite 4 days a week
Application Deadline: Rolling basis – early applications encouraged!

✨ Ready to Make Magic in HR?

Here’s your chance to be part of something truly legendary. Disney isn’t just about stories on screens — it’s about building experiences and shaping futures. We’re offering an exclusive internship opportunity for second-year undergraduates to kick-start their HR career with one of the most iconic companies in the world.

Join our Global HR Operations team in London and rotate between two impactful areas: Organisational Management and HR Information Systems (HRIS). You’ll work closely with international teams across EMEA and LATAM, gaining hands-on experience and valuable exposure to systems like Workday and SAP.

This is not just an internship — it’s your launchpad 🚀 into the world of human resources, people systems, and strategic operations at a global scale.

🧩 What Will You Be Doing?

1. Organisational Management Rotation

As part of this function, you’ll dive into the structure behind the magic — the nuts and bolts of how Disney manages its global workforce. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting position management and headcount tracking 📊
• Learning how audits, data accuracy, and hierarchy setup shape organisational efficiency
• Working with cross-functional teams such as Workforce Planning, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Business Partners

You’ll also be helping streamline internal systems to ensure accuracy and improve overall effectiveness in HR operations.

2. HR Information Systems (HRIS) Rotation

This team manages Disney’s HR systems, enabling the business to deliver magical experiences for its cast and crew.

Here, you’ll:

• Support system maintenance and enhancement of platforms like SAP and Workday
• Assist in testing, data validation, and system troubleshooting
• Translate business requirements into functional system updates
• Learn how to maintain compliance through system accuracy and integrity

From daily operations to large-scale project support, you’ll gain firsthand experience in managing enterprise-level HR tech infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For:

This internship is tailored for curious, proactive students eager to grow in a high-performing, global organisation. You don’t need years of experience — just the right mindset and a drive to learn

✅ You Must Be:

• A second-year undergraduate enrolled in a university course with an industrial placement year
• Returning to study in Autumn 2026
• Eligible to work in the UK (we cannot provide visa sponsorship)
• Available full-time from August 2025

🌟 About You – Our Ideal Intern

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual who’s excited about HR systems and organisational effectiveness. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy
• Able to connect with colleagues at all levels with professionalism
• Curious about human resources, technology, and how the two intersect
• A confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Capable of managing your time effectively and prioritising tasks
• Ready to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking team

If you’ve explored HR, tech systems, or data during your studies, extracurriculars, or work experience — even better!

💼 What Will You Gain?

This placement isn’t about fetching coffee — it’s about building your future. You’ll:

• Get real responsibilities from day one
• Work alongside industry professionals and global teams
• Develop practical skills in HR operations, data systems, and strategic consultation
• Gain exposure to large-scale systems and tools used in global corporations
• Be supported through structured on-the-job training and professional development
• Build long-lasting networks and friendships within a vibrant intern community

🎁 Perks

Working at Disney comes with plenty of magical extras. Here are some highlights you’ll enjoy:

🎉 Annual Salary: £28,000
🏖️ 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
🏷️ Employee discounts on Disney products, theme parks, and more
🧘 Mental health & wellbeing support including access to the Unmind app
👓 Flu and eye care vouchers
🎓 Professional development via training, mentoring and workshops
🌍 Global exposure to HR projects in EMEA and LATAM
🌈 Join Disney’s Employee Resource Groups such as:

• WOMEN @ Disney
• Disney DIVERSITY
• Disney PRIDE
• ENABLED (Disability & Neurodiversity Group)
• TRUST (Mental Health & Wellbeing Network)

✏️ Application Details

Interested? Great! To apply, you must submit both your CV and a cover letter (approx. 400 words).

In your cover letter, please include:

• Why you’ve chosen Disney
• Why you’ve chosen this specific internship
• Why Disney should consider you

📌 Please note: Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

You can find helpful application tips here before you apply:
👉 Disney’s Application Tips PDF

🕒 Recruitment Timeline

We recruit on a rolling basis — that means once we’ve filled our positions, applications will close. So don’t wait too long! Apply early to avoid missing out.

Following your application, Disney will contact you within 14 days with more details on the online assessment process.

🌐 About Disney

The Walt Disney Company is a place where innovation meets imagination. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

At Disney, everyone belongs. We celebrate a variety of voices, perspectives, and experiences. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities.

💫 Begin Your Journey

This is your opportunity to work for a company where creativity meets purpose — and where interns are seen as the future of the organisation. Whether you’re passionate about HR, operations, systems, or people development, this internship offers a transformational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

🎬 Make magic with us. Apply today.