HR & Recruitment Intern - Milan

About us

A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 130 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems.  It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

The role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR & Recruitment Intern to join our Italian HR team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle within a fast-paced and professional international environment.

The internship offers meaningful exposure to recruitment, HR operations, onboarding, employee administration and HR projects.

For the right candidate, this internship may lead to a permanent position within the HR team.

Working closely with the HR Manager, you will support a broad range of HR and recruitment activities, including:

Recruitment

• Coordinating interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Liaising with recruitment agencies and applicants
• Preparing recruitment documentation and interview materials
• Maintaining candidate records and recruitment trackers
• Supporting the onboarding process for new joiners

HR Administration

• Maintaining employee records and personnel files
• Supporting document preparation and HR documentation
• Assisting with joiner, mover and leaver processes

HR Projects

• Supporting HR initiatives and process improvement projects
• Assisting with policy updates and employee communications
• Providing administrative support for training and employee engagement initiatives

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and exceptionally detail-oriented
• Reliable, proactive and eager to learn
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Professional in dealing with confidential information
• Curious about employment law, HR and people-related matters
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally in both Italian and English

Essential

• Degree (completed or near completion) in Human Resources, Law, Economics, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail

Particularly valued

• Previous internship or work experience in a professional services environment
• Strong proofreading and organisational skills
• Ability to identify inconsistencies and solve problems independently

What we offer

• Direct exposure to all aspects of HR within an international law firm
• Close mentoring from an experienced HR professional
• Meaningful responsibilities from day one
• Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across the business
• Professional development and training
• Potential opportunity to join the firm on a permanent basis following successful completion of the internship
• Monthly gross internship indemnity: 1000 €
• Full time: Monday - Friday; 9.00am - 6.00pm

For further information, please contact the recruitment team.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

We endeavour to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, we operate a preferred supplier list ('PSL') and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

It is our policy to provide equal opportunities for all employees/prospective employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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