People Analyst Intern (HR sandwich placement year)

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Engelhart is offering a 13‑month People Analyst internship in London for a sandwich year, with hybrid work (4+ days on site) from 1 July 2026 to 29 July 2027. You’ll support the People Team on HR operations, data analytics and projects, from maintaining records in Bob to assisting hiring, onboarding, payroll and benefits, plus drafting contracts, with exposure to senior stakeholders up to C‑level. The ideal candidate is an undergraduate in HR, Psychology or Business, with superb communication, confidentiality, attention to detail and advanced Excel/data skills, and a willingness to learn new software. Tips for applying: show stakeholder collaboration, HR tasks and data work, confirm sandwich-year eligibility and July 2026 start, and demonstrate initiative aligned with Engelhart values be bold, be collaborative, be proactive, be your best.

About Us

Engelhart was founded in 2013 by BTG Pactual Group as a commodities trading company. Our business model is “asset light” and highly diversified – giving us the ability to adapt effectively and nimbly to changing market conditions. We have assembled successful multidisciplinary teams, leveraging advanced fundamental analysis with deep quantitative and weather research capabilities.  Our activities are underpinned by strong risk management practices and by powerful technology and operational excellence. We have exceptional teams with diverse global backgrounds and decades of experience, and are driven by a highly collaborative culture, across products and competencies.

In 2024, Engelhart acquired Trailstone, a global energy trading and technology company. The acquisition provides us with new expertise, analytics and proprietary technology which is being used to provide risk management and optimisation services to help maximise the value of our clients’ renewable power. The acquisition also expanded Engelhart’s capabilities into physical natural gas across North America, a critical fuel to support the energy transition.

Our talented and experienced individuals work together according to its four company values: be bold, be collaborative, be proactive, be your best.

People Analyst Intern (sandwich placement student) – London, UK
Full Time | 13-month Placement | Hybrid (4+ days on-site)
01 July 2026 – 29 July 2027

About the Role

Engelhart is seeking a highly motivated People Analyst Intern to join our London office as part of a university sandwich placement year. You will have the opportunity to support the People Team in delivering an exceptional employee experience while contributing to initiatives that drive the strategic performance of the business.

Please note that to be eligible for consideration, candidates must be enrolled in a sandwich-year degree and available to commence their placement in July 2026.

This is our second year welcoming a placement student into the People (HR) Team, a collaborative and energetic group with a global reach, ready to provide a supportive and meaningful experience. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the full scope of HR, from strategic initiatives and people-focused projects to data analysis and process improvement across Europe, Asia, and North America. You will contribute to real projects, make a tangible impact, and gain visibility with senior management, including up to C-Level stakeholders.

This will be a full-time role, owning the following responsibilities:

• Maintaining up-to-date records and supporting processes using our People Platform, Bob.
• Responding to general HR queries and supporting day-to-day People operations.
• Assisting and leading People projects and initiatives, on areas such as engagement and inclusion, and process improvements.
• Assisting with hiring processes including job postings, CV screening, and interviewing.
• Supporting onboarding and induction processes for new starters.
• Supporting payroll and benefit administration across our various global locations.
• Preparing HR-related documents such as contracts and employment references.

About You

You are a curious and motivated student who thrives equally in people-focused environments and when working with systems and data. You are keen to understand how a People function supports conversely employees whilst simultaneously driving business success, gaining hands-on exposure and ownership of core projects. Confident engaging with stakeholders at different levels, you are ready to take initiative and contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference. Organised, reliable, and attentive to detail, you are excited to develop your skills in a practical environment and gain valuable experience during your placement.

The following education, experiences and skills are essential for application:

• Currently studying towards an undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business Management, or a related field, and eligible to undertake a full-time, on-site 13-month UK sandwich placement as part of your degree and available from July 2026.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Confidence working with stakeholders at different levels of seniority.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong aptitude for learning new software and technologies quickly and efficiently.
• A high proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and advanced data analytics skills.
• An interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.

In addition, the following criteria is not required, but highly desirable for this role:

• Prior experience in admin roles and inbox management.
• Prior experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience using the Adobe applications, primarily Adobe Acrobat.

What we offer

• 25 days of annual holiday entitlement, excluding UK public holidays.
• Comprehensive dental, health and life assurance.
• 9% employer paid pension contributions.
• Supplemental benefits including salary sacrifice options and interest free transport season ticket loans.
• A hybrid working schedule, with one day per week working remotely.
• Access to complimentary drinks and snacks from our two in-office kitchens.
• A discounted gym membership for our in-house luxury health club.

We believe in inclusivity and are therefore dedicated to ensuring all employees – across gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, life experience, background and more – feel welcome and included in the company. We promote diversity because we believe it is essential to our ability to think holistically.