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GE Aerospace Human Resources - 12 Month Placement
GE AerospaceCheltenham
Expected closing date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain invaluable HR experience in recruitment, employee relations, and engagement over 12 months.
- Opportunities available at Caledonian (Prestwick), Cheltenham, and Dowty (Gloucestershire) sites.
- Requires you to be studying a relevant degree, on course for a 2:1, and in your penultimate year.
- Applications close on 31st October 2026, but may close earlier.
About the Role
This is a 12-month Human Resources (HR) Placement where you will gain invaluable skills and experience in recruitment, employee relations, and engagement.
Roles and Responsibilities
You will work alongside HR teams, supporting with:
- Performance reviews
- Absence management
- Disciplinary and grievance meetings
- Implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Simplification projects
Opportunities are available at the following sites:
- Caledonian (Prestwick, Scotland): Support core HR activities, the talent agenda, employee engagement, employee relations, performance reviews, absence management, and coordination of disciplinary and grievance processes. You will own key operational and administrative tasks, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and participate in projects exploring AI tools to streamline HR processes.
- Cheltenham: Support HR initiatives across Learning and Development, Recruitment, Employee Lifecycle, Employee Relations, and Total Rewards. Key tasks include conducting inductions, supporting exit interviews, running absence reports, producing monthly attrition data, taking notes at disciplinary and grievance meetings, updating time and attendance systems, contributing to HR projects, and acting as a point of contact for general HR queries.
- Dowty (Gloucestershire): Support HR initiatives across learning and development, recruitment, the employee lifecycle, employee relations, and total rewards. You will handle employee questions, collaborate with Talent Acquisition on job postings and onboarding, ensure employee data accuracy, coordinate site-wide initiatives, support the engagement team, initiate employee lifecycle events, assist with off-boarding, contribute to site practices and procedures, and help deliver training.
You will be guided by structured goals and objectives, with responsibility for delivering on projects supported by your People Leader and team. You will receive coaching and mentoring and have the opportunity to connect with other placement students across the UK.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Currently studying a Human Resources, Business, or Psychology related Bachelor's or an integrated Master's degree.
- On course to achieve a 2:1 degree or above.
- In your penultimate year of study and returning to education post placement.
Total Reward
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday: Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible options to buy or sell.
Recruitment Process
- Initial CV application
- Video interview
- Testing
- MS Teams online interview
Security Clearance
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained.
Right to Work
- Sponsorship is not available for this role. You will need the permanent right to work in the UK.