Practicante de Administración de Empresas, Gestión Humana o Carreras Afines

Burson, a premier global communications firm and part of WPP, is hiring an intern in Business Administration and Human Resources for our Bogotá, Colombia office. This full-time, hybrid position offers practical experience in recruitment, employee development, and administrative operations.

About the Role

This internship bridges human resources and administrative operations, providing you with exposure across multiple business functions. You'll contribute to real projects while developing professional competencies in a collaborative, mission-driven setting. Based at our Bogotá location and structured as a hybrid arrangement, this role delivers meaningful hands-on experience and positions you for meaningful career growth.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Human Resources:

• Support the full recruitment pipeline, including vacancy announcements, candidate screening, and applicant communication
• Assist with employee onboarding procedures and new hire integration
• Help coordinate training sessions, professional development workshops, and leadership programs
• Participate in employee engagement and experience enhancement initiatives
• Generate and monitor HR reporting and key performance indicators

Administrative Operations:

• Process and maintain monthly financial reporting submissions (MFAS)
• Oversee payroll records and system user administration
• Support the creation and activation of client and vendor accounts
• Prepare routine summaries of client and supplier information
• Coordinate required monthly regulatory filings (DANE submissions)
• Assist with internal control activities and operational compliance tasks

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in the 9th or 10th semester of Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a closely related discipline
• University approval and authorization to participate in a professional internship
• Capacity to work full-time in Bogotá under a hybrid work arrangement
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data management, pivot tables, and report generation

Competencies:

• Analytical and logical thinking
• Strong organizational skills and precision with details
• Self-directed approach to professional development and learning
• Effective communication abilities
• Team collaboration across departments
• Professional discretion and ethical handling of confidential information

About Burson

Burson is built as a professional development ecosystem for communications talent and emerging leaders. We create an environment where colleagues sharpen expertise, expand networks, and craft innovative solutions for the world's foremost brands. We provide structured career advancement, leadership mentoring, and an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and creative thinking. We invest in our people because your professional growth directly strengthens our organization. We recruit exceptionally talented individuals from all professional and personal backgrounds because sophisticated communications and creative work demands deep cultural understanding and nuanced insight. Your distinct viewpoint and capabilities are what make you integral to Burson's success—and how we collectively deliver remarkable results for our clients. We operate on a hybrid model with typical office presence four days per week, balancing in-person collaboration with work-life flexibility.

Next Steps

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