Human Resources Placement (12 months)

Business, Project Management, IT.

The Human Resources (HR) team is responsible for  ensuring compliance with policy and legislation, employee relations, reward, managing headcount, skills and competencies, early career intakes and development.

The world is a beautiful place
At Airbus, we strongly believe a successful business is a responsible business.

Within Portsmouth we support the business that develop, analyse and build satellites as well as the teams that ensure secure communications globally.  We have HR support across the UK as well as globally and you will be part of this professional team.

What you will be doing:

You will be a key part of the HR team and have the unique opportunity to get involved in and spend time with each of the HR departments.  Key duties will include:

  • Supporting HRBPs in their business areas;
  • Supporting any disciplinaries and grievances;
  • Supporting inductions;
  • Check right to work eligibility;
  • Helping with contracts and promotions;
  • Running reports;
  • Getting involved in HR projects;
  • Setting up site meetings;
  • Getting involved in Early Career assessment, recruitment and development.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

This role will involve working in areas which require stakeholder, brand and reputation management and involvement with internal and external audiences.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Currently studying towards a degree in Human Resources, Business or related subjects;
  • Be happy to speak and liaise with people at different levels;
  • Able to complete note-taking with accuracy;
  • Have an interest in HR.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £24,500
  • 35 hours per week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working options available depending on the role
  • Half day Fridays!
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Job ID Number: JR10425409
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  • Deadline
    October 25th, 2026
  • Starting
    July 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £24,500 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Location
    Portsmouth (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Business
  • Information Technology
  • Project Management
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