Job Description
HR Assistant (undergraduate placement) - Carlisle, UK
Posting Date: 11/03/2026
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Carlisle
Function: Human Resources & Organization
Experience: no experience
Pirelli is an international group with a global brand presence and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance tyres. Pirelli are also leaders in various forms of motorsport such as Formula 1 and the World Superbike. We supply tyres to many of the world’s major Motor brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, Range Rover, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Aston Martin to name a few.
Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all of the Pirelli Tyre-related operations in the UK.
To promote early career development, we hire placement students on an annual basis across a wide range of disciplines. A 12-month placement is available within the Human Resources Department. This role involves supporting the HR department involving all aspects of the employee lifecycle including resource planning, onboarding, recruitment and selection, and discipline and grievance arrangements.
As well as being a key member of the HR team, you will also be one of our undergraduate & post-graduate community. Assistance will be provided in finding appropriate accommodation, but financial assistance for accommodation will not be given. Students must have a valid work permit/visa for the UK.
Main duties include:
- Processing information relating to new and existing employees including vacancy clearance, advertising, issue of contracts, maintenance of HR records and leaver documentation.
- Responding to requests for information from line management, employees and approved external agencies.
- Weekly management of absence management policy. Processing information relating to absence records, liaising with Occupational Health and line managers to support employees in their return to work.
- Assisting in the revision and improvement of Company HR Policies and Procedures, including preparation of new policies where required by law.
- Providing support as required to other HR Teams including Training.
Student insight on the role:
I have really enjoyed my placement as a Human Resources Assistant, as I have been challenged, stretched and developed. My placement challenges me, as it involves me in new and different tasks which I champion and resolve. It also takes me out of my comfort zone in terms of some of the activities in which I partake, as I am always doing new activities and learning new things.
Overall, my placement has been such a great experience—every day came with new challenges, helpful mentors, and hands-on learning that really helped me grow. Looking back, it taught me a lot about myself, my strengths, and the kind of professional I want to become. It also showed me the value of patience, adaptability, and staying curious—qualities I know will guide me throughout my career and beyond.
Our requirements:
- Good level of general education
- Undergraduate level education (in relevant subject)
- Good keyboard skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Organisational skills and ability to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Given the nature of the work, strong interpersonal skills, a high level of confidentiality and good emotional resilience are key personal qualities for the role.
- A good level of attention to detail and the ability to retain information.
- Flexibility and target-oriented.
Employee benefits include:
- 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with linked life insurance
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted tyre vouchers
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
Applications close 30.03.2026.
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Job Description
HR Assistant (undergraduate placement) - Carlisle, UK
Posting Date: 11/03/2026
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Carlisle
Function: Human Resources & Organization
Experience: no experience
Pirelli is an international group with a global brand presence and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance tyres. Pirelli are also leaders in various forms of motorsport such as Formula 1 and the World Superbike. We supply tyres to many of the world’s major Motor brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche, Range Rover, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Aston Martin to name a few.
Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all of the Pirelli Tyre-related operations in the UK.
To promote early career development, we hire placement students on an annual basis across a wide range of disciplines. A 12-month placement is available within the Human Resources Department. This role involves supporting the HR department involving all aspects of the employee lifecycle including resource planning, onboarding, recruitment and selection, and discipline and grievance arrangements.
As well as being a key member of the HR team, you will also be one of our undergraduate & post-graduate community. Assistance will be provided in finding appropriate accommodation, but financial assistance for accommodation will not be given. Students must have a valid work permit/visa for the UK.
Main duties include:
- Processing information relating to new and existing employees including vacancy clearance, advertising, issue of contracts, maintenance of HR records and leaver documentation.
- Responding to requests for information from line management, employees and approved external agencies.
- Weekly management of absence management policy. Processing information relating to absence records, liaising with Occupational Health and line managers to support employees in their return to work.
- Assisting in the revision and improvement of Company HR Policies and Procedures, including preparation of new policies where required by law.
- Providing support as required to other HR Teams including Training.
Student insight on the role:
I have really enjoyed my placement as a Human Resources Assistant, as I have been challenged, stretched and developed. My placement challenges me, as it involves me in new and different tasks which I champion and resolve. It also takes me out of my comfort zone in terms of some of the activities in which I partake, as I am always doing new activities and learning new things.
Overall, my placement has been such a great experience—every day came with new challenges, helpful mentors, and hands-on learning that really helped me grow. Looking back, it taught me a lot about myself, my strengths, and the kind of professional I want to become. It also showed me the value of patience, adaptability, and staying curious—qualities I know will guide me throughout my career and beyond.
Our requirements:
- Good level of general education
- Undergraduate level education (in relevant subject)
- Good keyboard skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Organisational skills and ability to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Given the nature of the work, strong interpersonal skills, a high level of confidentiality and good emotional resilience are key personal qualities for the role.
- A good level of attention to detail and the ability to retain information.
- Flexibility and target-oriented.
Employee benefits include:
- 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with linked life insurance
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted tyre vouchers
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
Applications close 30.03.2026.
