HR Generalist Internship

Who we are 

Heritage is building the Modern Investment Office, supporting some of the most prominent families globally to achieve their capital enhancement and preservation goals.

Our vision is to help clients build enduring wealth across generations by combining institutional-grade investment sourcing with personalized portfolio construction, cutting-edge technology, and deep sector expertise. We aim to make sophisticated private market opportunities and modern wealth solutions more transparent, connected, and actionable.

Our team comprises of a diverse international group of individuals from leading organisations and with diverse backgrounds, including private equity, venture capital, banking, software development, law, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to attracting top-notch talent and providing opportunities for growth and development based on their individual strengths and interests.

Your role as HR Generalist Intern

As a member of HR Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting daily operations and collaborating with colleagues across all divisions to enhance our teams, strengthen our culture, and facilitate our growth. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle in a entrepreneurial environment.

Activities will include:

• Supporting throughout the onboarding process for new hires, from pre-boarding preparation to the first weeks on the job, ensuring a smooth integration experience
• Assisting with day-to-day HR administration, including contracts and documentation
• Supporting internal HR projects aimed at improving employee experience and operational excellence
• Contributing to the design and distribution of employee surveys, analyzing results to surface actionable insights on engagement and satisfaction
• Providing support during performance review cycles, helping track deadlines and consolidate feedback
• Creating reports to track key HR metrics (e.g. headcount, turnover), helping the team monitor progress and growth
• Leveraging AI and automation to boost HR processes and build smarter, scalable ways of working across People Operations

 

What we are looking for 

• Passion for People and especially for HR processes
• University degree - master in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or similar will be considered a plus
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and innovative mindset, confident to work in an extensively growing environment where a high degree of flexibility is required
• Driven, active listener, humble and hard-working both independently and in team
• Can join from October 2026 for a 6-month internship
• Location: Milan

What we offer 

A paid internship in the heart of Milan, starting in October and lasting six enriching months, will help shape you into a well-rounded professional. You will join an international team from 10+ nationalities whom you will interact with daily and at quarterly team-building events.

• Work with some of the best people in the industry. We are an industry-leading team, with Professionals from top organizations, such as Carlyle, CD&R, etc.
• Unmatched exposure to both external stakeholders (entrepreneurs, investors, etc.) and internal ones

Join us for an experience that combines professional growth with a positive work environment. Your journey begins here!