HR Admin/Intern

DC Thomson is a premium content and services business with a heritage in storytelling and a future rooted in digital innovation. Across media, publishing, technology and genealogy, our teams create trusted brands and experiences used by millions worldwide. As we evolve to become more skills based, outcome driven and people centred, our People function plays a critical role in enabling that change.

We're looking for an HR Intern to support our People Operations team by delivering efficient, accurate and people focused operational services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands on HR experience in a dynamic environment and to contribute to the continuous improvement of our people processes. This role will be on a 6 month fixed term contract basis.

Working closely with the Head of People Operations and the wider People team, you'll be a key point of contact for colleagues, helping ensure their experience at DC Thomson is smooth, supportive and compliant.

You'll support a broad range of People Operations activities, including:

• Employee onboarding, ensuring contracts, Right to Work checks and documentation are completed accurately and on time
• Acting as a first point of contact for new starters and ongoing employee queries via the People Team mailbox
• Maintaining and updating employee records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements
• Supporting compliance activities, HR reporting and audits
• Managing and tracking contingent workers, including issuing freelancer paperwork and supporting IR35 compliance
• Raising and managing purchase orders and invoices through Business Central
• Supporting administration of the Driver Management system
• Providing ad hoc administrative support to the Payroll team
• Actively identifying opportunities to improve, automate and simplify People processes and system use

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail focused and keen to develop a career in HR or People Operations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A strong sense of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information

• Previous experience in an HR or administrative role
• Familiarity with HR systems or people data
• An understanding of employment administration or compliance processes
• A CIPD accredited qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5 or relevant postgraduate study)

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 29th April, 2026 at 12:00 noon