12 Month University Internship Placement: HR

12 Month University Internship Placement: HR 

Location: College Business & Technology Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin - Ireland 

€28,000 Base Salary & Flexible Benefits

About AstraZeneca: 

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we‘re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. 

Since 2013, Astra Zeneca’s facility in Blanchardstown (Alexion), Dublin has served as the Company’s Global Supply Chain and Operations headquarters. The site, which will be home to a large-scale biologics manufacturing facility, is also used to house packaging and testing operations in support of our Global Manufacturing network. 

About the Intern Programme: 

Join a Truly Inclusive and Supportive International Team.   

As an AstraZeneca placement student, there is a huge network of support available to you. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor, a supportive early talent peer network, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups you can join. 

We help and empower each other, and our supervisors are committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to build your skills, confidence and capabilities. 

Whatever your background and experience, you'll be welcomed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge. You will be a valued part of an international team of truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive individuals.  

Are you ready to explore this exciting next step in your career? Apply today! 

About the Opportunity: 

The role is suitable for those about to graduate and broadly includes administrative and project support to the HR teams. Under direction from HR Business Partners, the intern assists with day-to-day HR operations, coordination, onboarding, data and reporting, employee engagement activities, and HR policy administration. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to core HR disciplines while contributing to projects that strengthen organisational culture, talent growth, and operational excellence.

Other responsibilities include:

• Assisting with HR administration including preparing HR documents, and supporting HR policy application across the business.

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Support logistics for new joiners (documentation, induction scheduling, welcome materials) and leavers (collecting assets, exit interview coordination).

• Helping to maintain HR data integrity, run routine reports (e.g., headcount, attrition, training completion), and support compliance tracking under guidance.

• Supporting the coordination of training sessions and workshops, tracking attendance and completions, and assisting with learning content logistics and feedback collection.

• Supporting internal HR communications, employee surveys, recognition activities, and culture initiatives across the Ireland site.

• Helping to ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures; support documentation for audits and SHE activities as directed.

• Contributing to annual cross-functional HR cycles in areas such as performance management cycles, compensation and benefits administration, providing research, coordination, and documentation.

• Acting as a point of contact for routine HR queries, escalating complex issues to the appropriate HR team.

• Finding opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve employee experience, proposing ideas and supporting implementation.

Qualification, Skills & Experience 

• Ongoing studies in Communications, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required: 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Enthusiastic, with a proactive approach to tasks.

Applications Open: 26th January 2026 

Applications Close: Midnight 15th February 2026

Assessment Day: w/c 16th March 2026

Start Date: week commencing 11th May 2026

This position is a 12-month fixed term contract.  

Why AstraZeneca?  

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey. 

Where can I find out more? 

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/  

Inclusion & Diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity 

Career Site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/ 

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Date Posted

26-Jan-2026

Closing Date

15-Feb-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.