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Industrial Placement Student - HR Project Support, Global HR Services (Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB)

@ RWE
Swindon, England, United Kingdom
£26k/yrHybridInternship
Responsibilities:Support PMO, Assist solutions, Collaborate stakeholders
Requirements Summary:Open to students from HR, Business, Psychology; strong organisational skills, interest in projects, and improving people processes; on track for a 2:1 or above; good communication and teamwork; proficient in Microsoft Office.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams
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Job requirements and experience 


 


We are open to students from a range of degree backgrounds, including Human Resources, Business, Psychology, and other related fields.


 


We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate solid organisational skills, an interest in project work, and a commitment to improving people processes and experiences.



  • On track for a 2:1 or above

  • Effective communication and teamwork skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages such as Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Teams


 


Key responsibilities


 



  • Support the HR SC Enabling Services team in delivering digital and innovation‑led HR projects across an international environment, ensuring consistent ways of working that help maintain operational excellence across teams

  • Assist with the development and enhancement of digital HR solutions, including the HR portal and chatbot, with a clear focus on user experience, process simplification, and effective system integration

  • Support process automation and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline, standardise, and optimise HR services and end‑to‑end workflows

  • Assist with project management office (PMO) activities, including maintaining project plans, tracking milestones, coordinating updates across multiple workstreams, and promoting structured delivery approaches

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across regions and functions to collect requirements, validate solutions, and support the rollout of integrated tools, systems, and services

  • Prepare clear and insightful presentations, analyses, and project updates to communicate progress, outcomes, and value delivered to key stakeholders

  • Work closely with and provide ongoing support to the HR SC Enabling Team and other functional areas across Global HR Services, contributing to their day‑to‑day activities and helping embed a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement


 


 


Your Benefits


 



  • A salary of £26.008 for a FTC of 12 months plus company wide Benefits - Hybrid/Swindon HO location 

  • Direct experience working within an international HR team, gaining exposure to how global HR services are delivered and evolved

  • Practical involvement in project delivery, including project management office (PMO) activities such as planning, tracking, and stakeholder coordination

  • Experience supporting process automation and continuous improvement, particularly across HR systems such as portals and chatbots

  • Exposure to large-scale service transformation, including the rollout and integration of new HR services into an existing portfolio

  • The chance to develop key professional skills in stakeholder management, communication, and working across multiple teams and priorities

  • Mentorship and support from experienced HR and project professionals, helping you build confidence and real-world capability

  • A solid foundation for a future career in HR, consulting, or project management, with experience you can clearly demonstrate to future employers


 


Closing date is 3rd June any questions [email protected]


 


Our energy for a sustainable life RWE has reliably supplied people and companies with electricity for more than 120 years. The way we generate power is changing fundamentally and RWE is actively supporting this change. RWE is committed to be carbon-neutral by 2040, and to generating electricity in a clean, safe and affordable way.


 


We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation and to valuing the contribution that our employees make. We welcome and respect differences in culture, background, working style, education and other less obvious differences.