2026 Human Resources Off Cycle Internship (Milan)

Location: Milan Department: Human Resources

The Human Resources division provides advice and insight to attract, retain, reward and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools they need to succeed. Our HR Business Partner team specifically provides guidance and support to managers and employees on a range of HR related topics, such as compensation, performance management and employee relations.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Placement and duration

The Human Resources Internship begins from December/January for an initial period of six months but could be extended depending on your performance and business need.

Training programme

You will receive on-the-job training and benefit from working alongside experienced professionals in the HR Business Partner team on a variety of daily tasks and/or projects.

Role and Responsibilities

As a HR intern, your responsibilities could include:

Ensuring compliance with local employment laws, social security and tax regulations Coordinating administrative tasks related to the function (absence tracking, overtime, vacation, HR systems update, immigration)

Helping recruiting efforts and hiring processes locally

Managing current benefits administration and ensure coordination the London based team

Providing assistance to internal payroll function, in order to ensure timely and accurate monthly process

Providing local assistance and smooth management of the global HR processes such as performance evaluation and compensation / promotion, fostering a two ways communication with local and London BU management and London HR coverage colleagues

Managing onboarding and exit process for joiners and leavers

Advising local employees on HR management topics

Qualifications and Skills

You have graduated in 2025 or 2026 with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources, or a related degree with a Human Resources component, with at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent

You have excellent analytical and strong interpersonal and communication skills

You are a team player with strong attention to detail

You manage multiple responsibilities and projects, enjoy problem-solving and have strong IT capabilities

You have a desire to work within the financial services industry

You have written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian

You have the ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Application Process and Deadline

To be successful to join the programme you will:

Submit an online application with CV and cover letter

Complete the full recruitment process which includes online testing and interviews