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At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Human Resources Business Graduate. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
As one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Leonardo Helicopters is part of the multi-national Leonardo Group of world class engineering companies. Leonardo Helicopters designs, develops and manufactures an unrivalled range of the most advanced helicopters, rotary wing technology, also developing mission and performance critical systems. Our helicopters are used extensively in civil and military roles worldwide. Primary operations are in the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA.
Programme description
The Leonardo Helicopters Graduate Development Program is designed to support your first steps after leaving university and to help you develop your career. Through a comprehensive 2 year program, you will have the chance to gain a complete understanding of the organisation and be involved in real challenges from day one. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field, while always being encouraged to use your initiative.
With placements in various HR specialist areas, the Graduate Scheme is a fantastic way to gain practical experience in a wide spectrum of Leonardo disciplines which a direct entry position cannot always offer.
What you'll get
- Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
- Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite
- Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
- Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for:
- Carers (employees caring for families or friends)
- Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
- Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
- Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
- We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
- Training: Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses
- Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring
- Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold Award
- Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support
- Generous annual and flex leave in addition to bank holidays
What you will do
The Graduate Scheme will start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by a team building event at an offsite location (incorporating all Trainee starts). There will also be a departmental induction to ensure that expectations are fully established.
Working with world-leading specialists, you will increase your technical skills and capability, and develop your academic and practical understanding of the diverse world that is HR.
A role in HR will provide exposure to all elements of the employee life cycle, from talent attraction to onboarding of employees, retention, learning and development, right through to offboarding.
Responsibilities will include
- Supporting the HR Business Partner team to answer general enquiries
- Supporting with the induction monitoring of new employees
- Supporting exit interviews to gather intelligence on resignations
- Turning HR data into insight to inform decision making
- Supporting the Employee Relations Team with Case Management
- Supporting Trade Union meetings
- Supporting the design and implementation of new development programmes such as leadership and mentoring
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
What we are looking for
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance.
Qualifications required
- Minimum 2:1 Bachelors or Masters in HR Management or Business-related subject with HR modules
Desired skills
- Excellent communications skills at all levels, both written and verbal
- Able to multi-task and manage priorities
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficient in the use of MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience of using Workday desirable but not essential
- Experience of using SAP desirable but not essential
Personal qualities
- A keen interest in pursuing a career in HR at Leonardo Helicopters
- Strong team player
- Professionalism (confidentiality a key component of HR roles)
- Tenacity, fresh thinking and enthusiasm
- Conscientious and keen to learn
- Flexible in terms of working hours
