Human Resources (HR) Internship

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.

We have a range of internship opportunities available within the HR team here at Disney. These roles will be split by the following areas:

HR Operations: The first point of contact and supporting function for all things HR. In this role, you’ll be at the core of the employee experience, supporting colleagues throughout every stage of the employee lifecycle. From maintaining accurate employee records and processing key documentation to managing our HR systems and shared mailbox, you’ll be the go-to person for HR queries and support. You’ll also coordinate tasks across the HR team and dive into HR metrics to help shape data-driven decisions, while building a solid foundation in HR, gaining exposure to the full end-to-end function, and playing a vital role in keeping everything running seamlessly behind the scenes.

Organisational Management and HRIS: In this remit you will support both the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Latin America (LATAM) regions by managing headcount processes, ensuring data integrity, and engaging with HR partners, as well as providing operational and project support for HR systems like SAP and Workday. You will gain hands-on experience in strategic consultation, system troubleshooting, testing system changes, and ensuring HR systems meet business and legal requirements.

Talent Acquisition: You will be supporting recruitment activity across EMEA. You will rotate around different areas of recruitment, including professional, early careers, contingent and executive hiring. You will also be involved with project work focused on diversity & inclusion, candidate experience and process improvement initiatives.

Organisation and Talent Solutions (O&TS): This team is dedicated to enhancing careers and fostering a culture of learning and growth across EMEA. You will contribute significantly by offering operational support and coordinating projects across Employee Experience, Talent and Performance, Learning and Leadership Development and Organisational Development.

If you have a preference, please note this in your cover letter. All roles will provide a phenomenal springboard for your future career.

Eligibility

• Must be a second year undergraduate student on a placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2027

• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place

• Available to start working full time from June 2026

• Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest

About you

• A strong curiosity for human resources

• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner

• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

The Perks

• Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career

• Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives

• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment

• Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team

• Have the support and network of a large community of interns

• Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST

• Annual salary of £28,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing

• Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app

• Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf so you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process.

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page.  Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

• Why have you chosen Disney?
• Why have you chosen this internship?
• Why should Disney consider you for this internship?

This deadline for applications is Midnight 3rd November 2025 , however we encourage early applications.

Please only apply for one Internship across The Walt Disney Company. By applying for this opportunity, you may be considered for other roles that align with your interests and skillset.

Once we have received your application, we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.