Early
Bird
Log in
Back to all roles
Placement
Closes tomorrow
PepsiCo logo

HR Industrial Placement

PepsiCo
£26,600
Leicester

Expected closing date: Friday, 30 October 2026

We recommend applying to open roles as soon as you are able. Employers may close applications early, so don't miss out.

Apply Now
TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 12-month Human Resources Industrial Placement in Leicester, starting July 2027.
  • Gain practical experience supporting HR processes, employee relations, and engagement initiatives.
  • Receive a salary of £26,600 per year, plus benefits including 25 days' holiday and health and wellbeing support.
  • Applications close on 30th October 2026.

About the Role

This is a 12-month, full-time Human Resources Industrial Placement based in Leicester, starting in July 2027.

What You'll Do

In this placement, you will:

  • Support and coach managers on Employee Relations and HR-related issues.
  • Assist with core HR people planning processes, including Talent Review and Performance Management.
  • Support the Engagement Coordinator with the Employee Forum Calendar of events to enhance employee experience and promote cultural change.
  • Contribute to organisational change initiatives impacting people or employee engagement.
  • Help track analytics and talent metrics to monitor ROI, initiative impact, and specific targets.
  • Support continuous improvement in HR areas such as Culture, Inclusion, Wellbeing, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning and Development.
  • Work on real-life objectives and are expected to make a noticeable contribution to your department.

What We're Looking For

  • Students with full Right to Work for the duration of the placement (July 2027-July 2028).
  • Currently in your penultimate year of university studies, with a course that includes a sandwich placement option.
  • On a degree path in Human Resource Management or a closely related discipline.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge accepted ways of doing things.
  • Passion for our company, your development, sustainability, and engineering delivery.
  • Ambition, eagerness to learn, grow your career, and aspire to be future leaders.
  • Creativity, bringing new thinking and fresh ideas.

Benefits

  • Salary: £26,600 per year.
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Discounted PepsiCo products.
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits, including:
    • Virtual GP (24/7 for you and your family).
    • Discounted gym membership.
    • SWORD (online free digital physiotherapy service).
  • Development and mentoring.
  • Vibrant culture.