Undergraduate Human Resources

Job Title: Industrial Placement Human Resources

BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. On our Industrial Placement programme, you will be required to attend a minimum of 1 day per week. Please note, this may change according to the business's needs. Hybrid working arrangements, including which days you are required to work on-site/remotely, will be outlined by your line manager.

Working in HR at BAE Systems offers experience in a function that impacts every employee within the company. From recruitment and talent development to conflict resolution and global mobility, our HR team is an international network of over 2,000 professionals dedicated to supporting the well-being of almost 100,000 colleagues worldwide.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What you will be doing

You will work collaboratively to enable business success in specialist areas such as Resourcing, Talent, Learning & Development, Graduate Programme Management, Leadership, and Performance, through the design, implementation, and integration of people standards across BAE Systems.

• Integrating key HR activities across Learning, People development, Performance Management, Resourcing, and Talent Management
• Co-ordinating Total Talent communication to HR Business stakeholders
• Drafting and producing team presentations
• Facilitating team meetings
• Stakeholder management

The role will provide the candidate with:

• Exposure across a number of HR areas
• Senior Leadership exposure across BAE Systems
• Exposure to various business areas of BAE Systems
• HR development

Skills

As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to be on track to obtain a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business Management.

To be considered for this role, you must be returning to university to complete your degree.

Opportunities for Growth and Development: We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement: In addition to professional development, BAE Systems values community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development: We recognize the importance of retaining talented individuals and offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs. These initiatives help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Inclusivity within our recruitment process: We want to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (such as dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Our environmental responsibility: As a future-focused business, we’re committed to making the world we live in better. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, and we’re innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security: Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality and place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organization. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.