EMEA Compensation & Benefits Intern Review
at Hilton
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources
Watford, Hertfordshire
Review Submitted: June 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Supporting Hotel Compensation: Assist with annual activities and projects, including the compensation review process, salary surveys, and Total Reward Strategy.
Data Analysis and Research: Analyse, research, and model different data sources to provide informed recommendations for process improvements.
Presentation and Business Papers: Help with the development of presentations and papers to deliver to key regional stakeholders.
Bonus Plans: Contribute to the implementation of company bonus plans and other compensation-related initiatives.
Market Research and Design: Support market research and the design and implementation of new benefits.
Creative Communication: Utilise your creativity to produce engaging communications for our team members.
Hilton Marketplace: Manage our discount and recognition platform, liaising with providers and potential suppliers to source new offers.
Wellbeing Initiatives: Support wellbeing initiatives by creating communications for our Care for All hub and collaborating with Thrive champions to support our corporate team members.
Data Analysis and Research: Analyse, research, and model different data sources to provide informed recommendations for process improvements.
Presentation and Business Papers: Help with the development of presentations and papers to deliver to key regional stakeholders.
Bonus Plans: Contribute to the implementation of company bonus plans and other compensation-related initiatives.
Market Research and Design: Support market research and the design and implementation of new benefits.
Creative Communication: Utilise your creativity to produce engaging communications for our team members.
Hilton Marketplace: Manage our discount and recognition platform, liaising with providers and potential suppliers to source new offers.
Wellbeing Initiatives: Support wellbeing initiatives by creating communications for our Care for All hub and collaborating with Thrive champions to support our corporate team members.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, as I settled into the role my responsibilities grew. I had regular check-ins with my line manager to assess how I was handling everything, and if I felt ready for more responsibility/I was confident with what I was being asked to do.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Personal skills -
I have improved my attention to detail, interpersonal skills, communication and research skills as part of this role.
Career relevant skills -
I have learnt many new excel skills, and vastly improved my knowledge of Microsoft products while in this role. The role also allowed me the chance to use company specific HR systems and handle sensitive people and payroll data.
I have improved my attention to detail, interpersonal skills, communication and research skills as part of this role.
Career relevant skills -
I have learnt many new excel skills, and vastly improved my knowledge of Microsoft products while in this role. The role also allowed me the chance to use company specific HR systems and handle sensitive people and payroll data.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
There was lots of support both offered and available to me throughout the duration of my placement. I had weekly check-ins with my line manager, as well as 2 wider placement programme check-ins with the whole cohort
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Great! The company culture is incredibly inclusive and the atmosphere within the office is always friendly
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my overall placement experience
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Hilton to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Hilton
Don't be nervous to ask! Whether you want to ask a question, further information about an opportunity or anything else, everyone will be happy to help however they can
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Hilton
3/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
