Undergraduate - Human Resources

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Undergraduate - Human Resources

At Honda we embrace inclusion in our various policies, so whilst our contracts state that the hours are as required to fulfil the role with a minimum of 35 hours per week, we offer flexibility for when you work. The regular office hours are 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday with a half hour lunch break & 08:00 – 13:00 on a Friday. However, we offer flexibility of when you work with our daily flex-time start of between 07:00 and 11:00 providing that there is no business requirement.

Whilst there is no contractual right to work from home, the flexibility we offer is that you can request to work from home for a maximum of 50% of the working days in any one month, again providing there is no business requirement to attend the office.

Role: 

Working closely as part of the Human Resources Division at Head Office, the role will provide HR administration support to all areas of the business. 

This will include daily and monthly activities, and the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to engage in a range of HR projects. 

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about developing themselves, learning about Human Resources and providing exceptional customer service to our employees and the business. 

The role includes opportunities to be involved in a variety of different tasks including payroll, recruitment, training and onboarding processes.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Communicating with employees including preparation of formal letters and correspondence, for example, contracts of employment, confirmation of resignation letters and reference requests.
• Provide support for the Undergraduate Recruitment process including assistance with interviews and Assessment Days. 
• Managing and maintaining our HR inboxes, ensuring a timely and accurate reply to employee queries. 
• Managing and maintaining our HR system, ensuring that information given is captured correctly and effectively for accurate reporting. 
• Handling of sensitive data and confidential documents and reports.  
• Working with other employees for cross-departmental learning, including collaborating on and delivering presentations for the HR Team.  
• Contributing to ongoing HR initiatives and projects, for example wellbeing activities, training and new starter onboarding. 
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of Training Programmes. 
• Arranging and attending a variety of HR meetings. 
• Supporting the HR team in any other HR related activity as required.

Qualifications, skills and experience: Required/Desirable

Required

• Must be an undergraduate in their second year of study looking for a placement in their third year of study. (Sandwich/placement year)
• The ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in all aspects of work and be a trusted and professional ambassador for the HR Team. 
• A strong team player with an enthusiastic, proactive approach to customer queries and problems.
• High attention to detail and an ability to deliver to deadlines whilst maintaining quality.
• A clear and effective communicator, in person and in writing, aligned to Honda values, who respects and works well with others interacting in a sensitive and effective way.
• The ability to work to deadlines with strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and able to adapt to changing demands in the role. 
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Desirable 

• Evidence of undertaking previous administration work and/or work experience in either a customer facing role or office environment.

About Honda

Honda aims to become the “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative. In order to continue to be a company society wants to exist, Honda strives to help people create a better society through our technologies, ideas and designs. 

Honda is looking for talented Associates to innovate and shape the future of our society. By choosing Honda, you’re choosing a path to personal and professional success. 

The Honda Philosophy and our Fundamental Beliefs drive our desire to “help people and society” and “expand life’s potential”. The underlying basis of such efforts is the concept of “Respect for the Individual,” which is at the centre of our philosophy. We always put “people” in the centre of our thinking, and we believe in the potential of people.

This philosophy is not only shared by all Associates, but also forms the basis for all company activities and sets the standard for the conduct and decision-making of all Associates throughout the Honda Group. 

With over 70 years of heritage, Honda has always been focused on bringing joy to its customers and society. We are always focused on delivering products that answer the real needs of customers. 

Over 76 years, Honda’s passionate associates have delivered innovation and excellence that has made it the world’s largest maker of internal combustion engines. But the challenge of decarbonisation is now the most pressing concern and Honda has committed to act. 

Honda has set an ambitious target and began initiatives to realize carbon neutrality throughout its operations by 2050. Here in Europe, our Automobile range is 100% electrified and this year saw the addition of our second electric motorcycle; the CUV e: scooter to our line-up. At the same time, we will strive to realize a “zero environmental footprint” through our initiatives in manufacturing, such as the utilisation of renewable energy and recycling of resources.

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