Industrial Placement Student - HR Project Support, Global HR Services

Job requirements and experience 

We are open to students from a range of degree backgrounds, including Human Resources, Business, Psychology, and other related fields.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate solid organisational skills, an interest in project work, and a commitment to improving people processes and experiences.

• On track for a 2:1 or above
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages such as Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Teams

Key responsibilities

• Support the HR SC Enabling Services team in delivering digital and innovation‑led HR projects across an international environment, ensuring consistent ways of working that help maintain operational excellence across teams
• Assist with the development and enhancement of digital HR solutions, including the HR portal and chatbot, with a clear focus on user experience, process simplification, and effective system integration
• Support process automation and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline, standardise, and optimise HR services and end‑to‑end workflows
• Assist with project management office (PMO) activities, including maintaining project plans, tracking milestones, coordinating updates across multiple workstreams, and promoting structured delivery approaches
• Collaborate with stakeholders across regions and functions to collect requirements, validate solutions, and support the rollout of integrated tools, systems, and services
• Prepare clear and insightful presentations, analyses, and project updates to communicate progress, outcomes, and value delivered to key stakeholders
• Work closely with and provide ongoing support to the HR SC Enabling Team and other functional areas across Global HR Services, contributing to their day‑to‑day activities and helping embed a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Your Benefits

• A salary of £26.008 for a FTC of 12 months plus company wide Benefits - Hybrid/Swindon HO location 
• Direct experience working within an international HR team, gaining exposure to how global HR services are delivered and evolved
• Practical involvement in project delivery, including project management office (PMO) activities such as planning, tracking, and stakeholder coordination
• Experience supporting process automation and continuous improvement, particularly across HR systems such as portals and chatbots
• Exposure to large-scale service transformation, including the rollout and integration of new HR services into an existing portfolio
• The chance to develop key professional skills in stakeholder management, communication, and working across multiple teams and priorities
• Mentorship and support from experienced HR and project professionals, helping you build confidence and real-world capability
• A solid foundation for a future career in HR, consulting, or project management, with experience you can clearly demonstrate to future employers

Closing date is 3rd June any questions lisa.merryweather@rwe.com

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