HR Assistant - Undergraduate Placement

Job Description

HR Assistant - Undergraduate Placement - Burton on Trent, UK

Posting Date: 04/10/2026

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Burton on Trent

Function: Human Resources & Organization

Experience: No experience

Pirelli is a truly international group and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance tyres. Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all the Pirelli Tyre related operations in the UK.

A 12 month placement is available within the HR Department.

Main Duties Will Include:

• Processing of information relating to new and existing employees including vacancy clearance, advertising, issue of contracts, maintenance of HR records and leaver documentation.
• Organising training for approved requests, including liaising with training providers to organise logistical arrangements (room, access, WiFi etc) and payment processing together with the organisation, distribution and collation of training documentation.
• Responding to requests for information from line management, employees, and approved external agencies.
• Processing of information relating to absence records, liaising with Occupational Health and line managers to support employees in their return to work.
• Processing payments through our Easy Purchasing System.
• Supporting the HRBPs in organising HR meetings, writing letters and updating reports.
• Assisting in revision and improvement of Company HR Policies and Procedures, including preparation of new policies where required by law.
• Taking responsibility for a work related project(s).

Our Requirements:

• 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.
• A full clean driving licence is desirable.

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.

N.B Applications are preferred from candidates who have already chosen the HR Pathway.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Application Deadline: 31.12.2026, please be aware that applications may close sooner due to significant volume.