HR Student Assistant - Leeds - 20 Hours Per Week (Leeds, GB)

Embark on an enriching journey with Arla Foods!

Are you currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources? Do you have a passion for people and the intricacies of the employee lifecycle? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Employee Relations team.

How you will make an impact

As a HR Student Assistant, you'll seamlessly integrate work with your studies, playing a vital role in enhancing our Employee Relations function. Gain invaluable insights and make a tangible impact on our organization and the colleague experience, all while paving the way for your future career.

In this role, your contributions will be key in driving various Employee Relations initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Employee Relations, you'll directly influence our ER Strategy and enhance the overall colleague experience. Your responsibilities will include:

Engaging in HR administrative tasks, notetaking during meetings, and assisting with ad-hoc project work. Supporting case load management and preparing files for ACAS cases and Employment Tribunals. Managing diaries, planning agendas for National Work Council meetings, and notetaking during discussions with colleague representatives and Trade Union officials. Assisting the Policy working group by planning agendas, following up on action plans, and improving our online policy portals for colleagues and People Managers. Handling HR-related invoices and purchase orders. Participating in ad-hoc HR projects, offering you the chance to expand your HR expertise. Upholding confidentiality within the Human Resources team.

What will make you successful

To succeed in this role, you must be enrolled in a Human Resources degree program and possess excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential, along with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, you should be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

What do we offer?

20 hour a week flexible around your study (2.5 days in the office) 12 Month Contract Strong career development & training (internal and external training)

At Arla Foods, our "Lead, Sense, Create" values thrive on diversity and inclusion. We are a famer owned co-operative and are all about being open minded, curious and learning from each other. We know that diverse perspectives fuel innovation, which is why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds to join our team to help us lead the dairy industry into a more inclusive and sustainable future. We're committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates, irrespective of unique characteristics. Our ambition is to create a working environment where everyone is valued and feel that they belong. Join us at Arla Foods, where your diverse perspectives will be valued and can make a meaningful impact.

Would you like to join us?

Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment early if the right candidate is found. Please contact Talent Partner – Oliver Hickson-Burr with any questions

If you're eager to gain practical experience and make a real difference, apply now and kick-start your career in HR with us!

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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