HR Intern

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title:  HR Intern (12 month rolling contract)

Location: Bracknell, United Kingdom

Reports to: Sr HRIS Analyst

Job Overview:

The HR Intern will support the UK HR team with day-to-day HR administration and HR systems activities for EMEA-based employees. This role is designed for someone at the early stages of their HR career who is keen to learn how HR operates in a global organisation.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across core HR processes, employee lifecycle administration, and HR information systems, while being supported and coached by experienced HR colleagues. This is a great opportunity to build practical HR skills, develop confidence working with data and systems, and explore how technology (including AI) can help improve HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & HR Systems Support

• Support administrative activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, and leavers.
• Assist with preparing standard HR documentation such as contracts, offer letters, and confirmation letters.
• Help coordinate new starter welcome communications.
• Support the maintenance of accurate employee records, in line with internal policies and data protection requirements.
• Assist with benefits administration and help respond to routine employee queries, escalating when needed.
• Support HR systems (HRIS) through data entry, basic audits, regular checks, and simple reporting.
• Act as an initial point of contact for basic HRIS queries, with guidance from the HR team.
• Contribute to documenting and improving HR processes and procedures, including intranet content.

Recruitment & Training Support

• Support recruitment activities when required, including:
  • Circulating CVs and tracking feedback
  • Liaising with candidates in a professional and timely manner
  • Assisting with interview scheduling
  • Helping gather required information from new starters for contracts
• Support internal training programmes by:
  • Coordinating with training providers
  • Sending invitations and managing attendance lists
  • Assisting with logistics such as meeting rooms or travel where appropriate
  • Sending follow‑up surveys and helping track feedback
• Help maintain training records and logs for reporting purposes

General HR Support

• Provide general administrative support to the HR team on projects and initiatives
• Assist with preparing simple trackers, reports, and logs
• Support updates to job descriptions when required
• Help promote Cadence’s internal brand and culture within UK sites
• Carry out other reasonable ad‑hoc duties as part of the HR team

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Studying towards, or recently completed, a HR‑related qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 3 or equivalent)
• Genuine interest in starting a career in Human Resources
• Organised approach to work with good attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proactive, reliable, and keen to learn

Desirable

• Some previous administrative or office‑based experience
• Interest in HR systems, data, or process improvement
• Curiosity about how technology or AI can support administrative processes

Personal Attributes

• Curious and inquisitive with a willingness to ask questions
• Positive, approachable, and comfortable working as part of a team
• Well organised with a structured approach to tasks
• Adaptable and open to learning new skills
• Committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per year
• Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Cycle to work scheme (minimum of 12 months on contract) and gym subsidy
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organisation
• And much more, so do not hesitate to contact us!

Additional Information:

Cadence achieved a ‘Top 15’ ranking in the Great Place to Work awards for medium sized workplaces in the UK in 2022.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence -- One Team culture drives our success.

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