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    4. HR Management Painted Body Industrial Placement Oxford 2023
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    We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where our placement students re­ally can learn and develop dur­ing their time with us and where they are giv­en their own ar­eas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encour­aging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to re­ally show what you can do.

    Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.

    The Role

    We are the Painted Body Human Resources Management (HRM) who provide business partner consultancy and "one face" to our customers in BIW and Paint, Plant Oxford (circa 1200 employees) on behalf of the whole HR community. High performance, flexibility and sustainability are key to ensuring a high performing and motivated organisation. Our advice and support alongside our network into the international HR community and central functions helps secure the future viability of our plant.

    We advise, empower and support our Managers in strategic and specialised areas, we facilitate change processes and are responsible for the ensuring application of HR policy and process in line with UK Employment Law, EU Directives and best practice. HRM key areas of focus include:

    • People Development and Succession Planning
    • Selection of candidates to fill open vacancies
    • Performance and capability management
    • Discipline and Grievance
    • HR Policies
    • Absence Management
    • Re-organisations and redeployments
    • Operational change management activities
    • Remuneration planning
    • Local employee relations (Trade Unions)

    The Painted Body HRM consists of a team of 6 responsible for BIW/Paint at Plant Oxford and Plant Swindon. We are made up of 1 Manager across both sites, 1 HRM Specialist based in Body-In-White, 1 HRM Specialist based in Paint Shop, supported by 2 HR Interns, 1 based across BIW/Paint in Oxford and 1 based in Swindon. This role would be based in Oxford.

    Responsibilities

    • Active member of the Painted Body HRM Team member acting as a business partner to Managers across Body-In-White and Paint Shop.
    • First point of contact for employee and manager queries.
    • Responsible for absence reporting and steering across Painted Body.
    • Responsible for providing admin support to the team, i.e. cost changes changes / workflows to manage job changes / terms and conditions changes / creation of letters for employees / HR System (SAP) reports.
    • Responsible for supporting annual appraisal assessment processes.
    • Responsible for supporting succession planning and management validation processes.
    • Responsible for steering Qualification and Competency process across Painted Body.
    • Supporting recruitment processes and interviews, discipline and grievance processes.
    • Updating weekly and monthly KPIs.
    • Co-ordination of grading activities and drafting job descriptions
    • Ability and willingness to take on additional projects to support HR enabler projects and projects within the local HRM team that would support process, data and IT efficiencies.

    Qualifications

    • Studying towards a Degree to a 2:2 or above in HR or related subjects e.g. business, psychology
    • Self-starter with strong work ethic, resilience, highly developed interpersonal skills
    • IT Skills – Excel, Powerpoint, Word alongside degree level standard of general office skills
    • MS Outlook, Teams, SAP
    • The role is mainly based at Plant Oxford but candidate ideally would be flexible to travel to either site to support cross site workshops/tasks (driving licence preferred)

    Why choose us?

    • Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £21,000, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
    • Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
    • Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts, an on-site gym and a subsidised on-site restaurant.

    What are we responsible for?

    • Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
    • Working sustainably and ethically.
    • Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
    • Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
    • Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career.

    What do you need to do now?

    If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.

    The next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

    Please Note

    We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

    Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

    To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement, and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.

    We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.