HR Placement (Jun 2024)

About Airbus

Airbus is a multinational aerospace corporation known for designing, manufacturing, and delivering aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and space systems. As a key player in the aerospace industry, Airbus contributes to advancing aviation and space exploration globally.

Your role

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include:

• Support the HR Head of Site with the day-to-day running of the HR department, including employee relations issues, supporting grievance and disciplinary meetings, interviews, and reward processes.
• General HR Administration activities such as headcount monitoring, management of overseas deployment contracts, and associated pay and conditions.
• Support to HR Project work in partnership with Centres of Excellence and Employee Relations team i.e. Apprentice Levy, Job Value.
• Support the Neuro Diversity initiative with Airbus UK in support of the Balance for Business initiatives.
• Support to the Compensation and Benefits team, including the Company car scheme and salary sacrifice initiatives.
• Active participation and support to company culture evolution initiatives, including the promotion of work-life balance on the Portsmouth site.  Contribution and promotion of mental health activities.
• Support to HR workshops as required.
• Support Early Careers initiatives and development of schemes including Apprentice and Graduate assessment centres.

Training & development

During your 12-month placement within the HR department, you’ll gain real, on-the-job experience with an opportunity to shape the future of the operations. In addition to your work placements and studies, there are opportunities to join a wide variety of employee networks including a dedicated Early Careers network, Generation Airbus, Pride@Airbus, Balance for Business, and embrace to cite only a few, to help you develop both your professional and personal skills along the way.

Compensation & benefits

Airbus provides a great working environment along with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary of GBP 21,900
• Development of professional and personal skills
• Early career networks
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression

Career progression for interns at Airbus can vary based on performance, available opportunities, and the individual's aspirations. Typically, Airbus aims to nurture talent by providing learning experiences, exposure to various projects, and mentorship during internships.

Work-life balance

At Airbus, employees enjoy a work-life balance with a standard 37-hour workweek, flexible hours, and the option for hybrid work, culminating in half-day Fridays. Additionally, the generous offering of 25 days of holiday, along with bank holidays, further supports a well-rounded and fulfilling professional and personal life.

Culture & vibe

At Airbus, individuals experience a strong sense of belonging, contributing to a collaborative and supportive workplace. The company prioritizes well-being, trust, and teamwork, emphasizing respect for diversity. In this dynamic environment, creativity is celebrated, and everyone is empowered to contribute to the collective success of the organization.

About you

The placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore candidates must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• To take initiative on key projects.
• Be passionate about people activity and building relationships.
• Be a team player.
• Act as a focal point for general HR inquiries.

Security Clearance:

• The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance to undertake related work on business needs.

Note: Please ensure that a cover letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• airbus.com
• youtube.com