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HR Services Placement - MINI

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. 

MINI Plant Oxford - HR Services -13 Month Placement (July 2025)

HR Services is made up of HR Admin, Payroll and Global Assignments. We are the first point of contact for any employee queries relating to pay and benefits. As a team were are responsible for ensuring all UK associates of the BMW Group are paid correctly and on time. We administer associates from start to finish, from new starters, job changes, family leaves of absences to associates leaving the business.

What will you be doing?

Working as an Intern in HR Services you will be responsible for processing sicknotes, pension changes, creating and distributing contracts and letters and inputting employee information into our systems. You will also be responsible for annual benefit tasks such as selecting and ordering the Christmas gift and the benefit reselection period. You will help to answer employee queries and will assist in the preparation of any associates who are travelling abroad for business purposes. You will also help to facilitate team meetings; team building activities and help prepare any presentations that are required. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in internal projects and will become an important part of the team.

You will receive a training plan which will help bring you up to speed and give you all the necessary knowledge that you will need to succeed in the role. We will also assign you a buddy for the duration of your internship who will be able to assist you at any point.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in HR, Business Management, International Business or similar
• Understanding of Microsoft Office
• Strong Communication Skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Time Management & Organisation Skills
• Customer Service Experience Beneficial
• Able to use own initiative

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary
• 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.

About BMW Group

No need to predict the future. You can create it. 

At the BMW Group, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can learn from others and teach others. Here, our industry-leading experts will treat you as part of the team from day one and give you every opportunity to really show what you can do.

We look for passionate people, from all backgrounds, who will benefit from exploring every opportunity we have to offer; all while showing curiosity and ambition.

We also believe in giving people the skills and experience they need to thrive. That’s why we welcome around 200 individuals on six or 12-month placements each year, within a wide range of business areas.