EDF Limited Hiring for HR Industrial Placement 2023 at Hove Full Time

Join our HR Industrial Placement programme and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.

“Being an IP within HRBSST gives great exposure to the vast array of systems and processes utilised by EDF’s HR departments. There are several group projects to get involved with, as well the scope to work independently to resolve issues. I feel as though there is always someone to turn to should I require guidance, and I am provided with support to enhance both my personal and professional development.” Arbaz Mahmood, HR Systems Industrial Placement

What is the HR Industrial Placement Programme?

We’re recruiting for students to join our HR Placement Programme within the Employee Shared Services Team.

Our Employees Services HR Team consists of various different teams such as AskHR, Payroll, People Analytics, HRBSST, Regional Case Advisory, Project & Performance and the Redeployment Team.

All of the teams offer support to the wider business in subjects relating to HR, Systems, Payroll queries, analytics and reports, continuous improvement and redeployment changes within the business. Employee Services is a centralised hub where internal employees can go for guidance.

This hub supports all of EDF staff and is constantly evolving to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Training, development and support for you:
Over this 12-month programme, you will have the opportunity to:

Gain insight on how our shared services programme works and be involved with the continuous improvement of systems and streamlining queries

Part take and learn about the payroll cycle

Work on continuous improvement projects

Study our framework and processes and look for constant ways to improve these

This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your commercial, problem solving and people skills, whilst gaining broad exposure to our business.

The transferable skills and experience that you’ll gain during this placement; in system/tool usage, teamwork, collaboration, customer service, and commercial thinking, will set you up for a successful career and you’ll build a great network of stakeholders, should you apply to EDF after your graduation.

Head to our Careers website www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about life at EDF.

Where you’ll work:
This placement will be based in our Portland Road Office, Hove, but we have a flexible working policy, so there is the option to work from home.

What you’ll need to apply:
On track to achieve or will have already achieved a 2:2 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in Business, IT, HR, or other related discipline

Experience of working of your own initiative and as part of a team

Excellent and experienced user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Understanding of HR, Payroll and Training business processes

Experience of working in a customer service environment

Resilient and easily adaptable to change

Our work placements are designed to help you identify your strengths and develop your skills within a real-world organisation, an experience which is invaluable for your future career.

We’re looking for people who are keen to learn more about our exciting industry and have a desire to develop skills such as communication, problem-solving, team-working and time-management, within a commercial environment.

What salary and benefits are we offering you?

Salary of £21,100 or £23,100 if you are based within one of the Greater London Boroughs

25 days’ annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing and support services

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

If you’re passionate about tackling climate change, our Industrial Placement programme offers you the opportunity to develop an exciting career whilst helping progress the UK towards a Net Zero future.

Join us. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero.