Human Resources - Placement year

Job description

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF. SHARE YOUR PASSION. We believe in creating an environment where our interns can truly learn by doing during their time with us and are given their own areas of responsibility from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table, and give you the opportunity to show what you can do.

BMW Financial Services, Farnborough – Human Resources – Placement Year (July 2027) Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services, which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd, a leading provider of Business Mobility Services, is also located in Farnborough. Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture.

Some aspects of this include: Our work persona shift — being yourself is effortless, helping to increase efficiency and engagement. Flexible working hours — working flexibly supports wellbeing and sustained productivity. Our leaders focus on output, not attendance, helping colleagues maintain balance rather than burnout. The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.

Throughout our offices, there are open creative spaces with facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement. We have an exciting opportunity in our Human Resources team in Farnborough.

Rotate across 3 main HR areas

HR Business Partnering, Recruitment and Driven By People.

Key responsibilities will include the following

Contribute to employee lifecycle, talent management and succession planning activities that support employee development, organisational capability and future workforce needs. At BMW, we are passionate about the world in which we operate. What awaits you? Support end-to-end recruitment and selection activities, including vacancy advertising, candidate communications, interview coordination, onboarding and recruitment administration, while providing a professional and responsive service to candidates, hiring managers and employees throughout the recruitment process.

Support the delivery of the #DrivenbyPeople agenda at Summit One (Farnborough), helping to foster an inclusive, engaging and high-performing workplace culture where all employees can contribute, develop and thrive. Create and deliver engaging communications and awareness initiatives, including newsletters, podcasts, intranet content, promotional campaigns, speaker events, drop-in sessions and other employee engagement activities that strengthen organisational culture.

Act as an ambassador for the #DrivenbyPeople agenda, promoting positive employee experiences internally and externally, while supporting external award submissions and recognition programmes that showcase organisational achievements. Act as a first point of contact for employee, manager and candidate queries, delivering a professional, customer-focused service and building effective relationships with stakeholders across the business, external providers and professional networks.

Maintain HR systems, employee records, documentation and databases, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with company policies, employment legislation and applicable regulatory requirements, including FCA obligations where relevant. Collect, analyse and interpret employee data to support people analytics, management reporting, employee surveys, benchmarking activities and evidence-based decision making. Contribute to reporting and initiatives relating to diversity, inclusion, gender representation and pay transparency where appropriate.

Support the delivery of HR projects and wider people initiatives by conducting research, monitoring industry trends and best practice, managing timelines, tracking budgets and expenditure, and ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives. Identify and recommend opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the employee, manager and candidate experience across the organisation.

What should you bring along? Ideally, you will be studying an HR degree, or a business-related degree that requires or would benefit from an element of HR experience. A genuine interest in HR business partnering, employee experience, recruitment and delivering positive outcomes for colleagues and the business. Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Confidence to build strong working relationships, contribute ideas and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. An inquisitive nature, with the confidence to seek out answers and a desire to understand the ‘why’ behind processes and decisions. Clear, enthusiastic and effective communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different stakeholders and audiences. A self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

High accuracy and attention to detail. A desire to learn and take on new tasks. What can you look forward to? Great pay – a competitive annual salary, 27 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata to your contract, and an attractive pension scheme. Rewarding work-life balance – contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week. Exciting additional benefits – you will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme, which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now? If you apply, the next stages of the recruitment process include an online assessment centre and a face to face interview with the hiring manager.

Please note

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of six months after completion of this placement. You must also be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications

Sunday 18th October 2026. Any further questions? Email us on [email protected]