Intern, HR Operations (6 months contract, May-Nov 2026)

Overview of Division/Department

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR Operations Intern (6 months contract) to support our HR team in delivering efficient and compliant HR services. This internship offers hands-on exposure to core HR functions, including employee lifecycle management, HR systems and process improvement initiatives.

About Us
MIZUHO BANK IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, WHICH IS HEADQUARTERED IN TOKYO, JAPAN. MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS THE 15TH LARGEST BANK IN THE WORLD, AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ASSETS OF APPROXIMATELY US 2 TRILLION. MIZUHO'S 55,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN OVER 800 OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, EMEA, AND ASIA.

MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HAS AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL PRESENCE WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF HISTORY AND SERVES AS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR THE BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS.

OPERATING WITH A FULL BANK LICENSE, MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON JAPANESE CORPORATE CLIENTS, WITH A STAFF STRENGTH OF ABOUT 1,000 EMPLOYEES. WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE, AND TREASURY SERVICES TO HELP BUSINESSES DEVELOP AND FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH OUR AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO OUR CLIENTS.


Job Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR Operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee data management.
• Maintain and update employee records in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Prepare HR documents such as employment contracts, letters, and reports.
• Respond to employee queries on HR policies, processes, and systems.
• Assist in HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors where required.
• Support HR compliance and governance activities, including audits and documentation.

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and with a high level of accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, willing to learn, and able to work both independently and in a team.
• Prior internship experience in HR or administrative functions would be good to have but not a necessity.
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors) would be good to have but not a necessity.
• Basic understanding of local employment laws and HR practices would be good to have but not a necessity.