HR Placement Student

This is an exciting year long placement opportunity to work in a HR department within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role provides the opportunity to be an integral part of our HR Team, supporting operations recruitment. The successful candidate can expect to receive the following:

 

  • Focused support from wider HR team
  • Gain hands on experience of recruitment activities
  • Competitive salary – £12.50p/h
  • A range of Company benefits
  • Working hours – 3 days per week (21.5hrs). Potential to increase working hours as placement progresses or as workload requires. This will meet the criteria of a student’s Diploma in Professional Practice!

 

Main duties and responsibilities

Job Summary:

  • Co-ordinate and assist with the management of direct operations recruitment model.
  • Assist the HR team with external recruitment and associated administration.
  • Process applications and arrange registration appointments with candidates (virtual and face-face), providing candidates with relevant job information and keeping them up-to-date throughout the process.
  • Carry out registration interviews to include document verification, right to work checks and selection testing.
  • Co-ordinate online inductions through OBBI system.
  • Positively promote Decora as an employer of choice and an equal opportunities employer.
  • Attend relevant recruitment events.
  • Support the co-ordination of exit interview process and compile leaver analysis.
  • Contributing to reporting.
  • Co-ordinate employee engagement activities such as benefits, health and wellbeing and charity events.
  • Update and review internal communication tools e.g. intranet, noticeboards etc. to ensure staff are kept up to date on HR related matters.
  • Update the HR System (PAMS) for all HR related records e.g. recruitment, absence, disciplinary, personal details etc.
  • Assist with HR administration.
  • Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

A year long placement opportunity with Decora can represent the foundation of a career with the Company. Across the business we have a number of placement students who have returned to permanent roles on completion of their degree. Gareth Johnston, Human Resources Officer, explains his experience:

“I joined Decora in 2017 as a HR Placement Student gaining valuable experience in various areas of HR through a tailored development plan which benefited me greatly during my final year studies. Having returned to the business as a HR Graduate and since progressed to HR Officer, the Company continues to support my development through training and further exposure to all areas of HR.”

Here is a testimonial from the current Human Resource placement student:

“In my role at Decora, I help coordinate the Operative Recruitment process, organise hiring events, screen applications, conduct interviews and arrange inductions. Through my role, I also support employee performance processes, help with charity activities and attend career fairs. I have broadened my understanding of HR and how it supports the wider business.”

Essential requirements

Criteria: Applicants should be full time students registered with a NI University, working towards a HRM or a business-related Degree. Please note, short listing may be based on Year 1 and Year 2 Module Exams.

 

The applicant must hold a full clean driving license with access to their own vehicle. 

Desirable requirements
What we offer
  • Flexi time
  • Attendance rewards- quarterly £50
  • Paid medical appointment allowance
  • Health Shield benefit upon 6 months service
  • Discount on company products- up to 50%
  • Vitality leisure corporate discount
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Employee recognition schemes
  • On-site parking
To apply

Please forward your CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the above criteria, including Year 1 and Year 2 Module Exams/ Results achieved, through the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

Closing date: Friday, 28th February 2025

*Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK.

Link to this job

https://www.decora.co.uk/careers/hr-placement-student/
Location
Lisburn, Co. Antrim
Department
Human Resources
Employment Type
Fixed term - 1 year placement
Minimum Experience
Current university student

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