HR Placement Ipswich 2023

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.

Opportunity

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd are seeking a Human Resources Placement Student to join the Company in Summer 2023. The role is one of constant demand and changing priorities. Our Human Resources Department actively supports approximately 350 employees in Ipswich, and a number of other locations globally. The candidate must be a confident and forward-thinking individual who wishes to learn and develop with an international business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the HR team in the day-to-day operation of the department;
• Involvement with the recruitment and induction of new employees;
• To be responsible for the recruitment of all intern and graduate employees;
• Keeping up to date with changes in UK Employment Law and assisting in the development of new policies and procedures to adhere to new developments;
• To be conversant with Textron systems, in particular Taleo and Peoplesoft;
• To develop and maintain employee training and development systems;
• To update HR procedures on the Integrated Management System (IMS);
• Assist with University Relations and school industry links/ work placements/ apprenticeships;
• Assist with the maintenance of the Company’s time and attendance system;
• Assist with payroll duties;
• General administrative duties within the department;
• Taking on specific projects as requested;
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:

• A minimum of five GCSE’s grade A – C (including English and Maths) or equivalent;
• You should be enrolled in a relevant degree, such as Human Resource Management, Economics, Psychology, or Business Management, or similar;
• Prior internships/work experience in HR roles are advantageous, but not essential;
• You should be a team player;
• Confident with good communication and interpersonal skills;
• High personal integrity and confidentiality is essential;
• Computer literate;
• Self-motivated and customer oriented.

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary;
• A nine day working fortnight (every other Friday off work);
• 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays;
• Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution);
• Life assurance scheme;
• Company sick pay scheme;
• On-site golf course and football pitch;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Long service awards;
• Perks at work (discounted cinema tickets etc);
• Learning and development opportunities;
• A great intern network - approximately 12 for 2023 - 2024.