Job Description

A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.
Join our HR Industrial Placement programme and you can make an immediate impact, powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.
\xe2\x80\x9cThere are several group projects to get involved with, as well the scope to work independently to resolve issues. I feel as though there is always someone to turn to should I require guidance, and I am provided with support to enhance both my personal and professional development.\xe2\x80\x9d
Arbaz, HR Industrial Placement
What is the HR Industrial Placement Programme?
We\xe2\x80\x99re recruiting for students to join our HR Placement Programme within the Employee Shared Services Team.
Our Employees Services HR Team consists of various different teams such as AskHR, Payroll, People Analytics, HRBSST, Regional Case Advisory, Project & Performance and the Redeployment Team.
All of the teams offer support to the wider business in subjects relating to HR, Systems, Payroll queries, Analytics and reports, continuous improvement and redeployment changes within the business. Employee Services is a centralised hub where internal employees can go for guidance.
This hub supports up to 13,500 people and is constantly evolving to ensure the smooth running of the business.
What salary and benefits are we offering you?

• Starting salary of \xc2\xa321,200
• 25 days\xe2\x80\x99 annual leave
• Flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing and support services

At EDF, everyone\xe2\x80\x99s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We\xe2\x80\x99d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We\xe2\x80\x99re a disability confident employer and we\xe2\x80\x99ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
We\xe2\x80\x99ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
Training, development and support for you:
Over this 12-month programme, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain insight on how our shared services programme works and be involved with the continuous improvement of systems and streamlining queries.
• Part take and learn about the payroll cycle here at EDF.
• Work on continuous improvement projects
• Study our framework and processes and look for constant ways to improve these.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your commercial, problem solving and people skills, whilst gaining broad exposure to our business. The transferable skills and experience that you\xe2\x80\x99ll gain during this placement; in system/tool usage, teamwork, collaboration, customer service, and commercial thinking, will set you up for a successful career and you\xe2\x80\x99ll build a great network of stakeholders, should you apply to EDF after your graduation.
Head to https://www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about life at EDF.
Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll work:
This placement will be based in our Portland Road Office, Hove, but we have a flexible working policy, so there is the option to work from home.
What you\xe2\x80\x99ll need to apply:

• On track to achieve or will have already achieved a 2:2 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification in Business, IT, HR, or other related discipline
• Experience of working of your own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent and experienced user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Understanding of HR, Payroll and Training business processes
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Resilient and easily adaptable to change

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you! We use a strengths-based approach to let you shine and showcase your skills and what truly brings you joy. We believe that embracing our individual strengths lies at the heart of engagement and the motivation to succeed and excel at work. We\xe2\x80\x99re here to guide you and you\xe2\x80\x99ll find helpful tips and advice about the application process and assessment centre dates on our graduate web pages.
We will be closing this advert when we have our desired number of candidates.
Join us. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99ll help Britain achieve net zero. #EDFIndustrialPlacements