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Drive your career with an energy leader.
Are you passionate about people? Do you strive to be an enabler and trusted partner within a large organisation? Are you looking to make a real, positive impact on people’s personal growth, as well as team success? Then get ready to join us on this two-year graduate programme for a chance to gain a holistic view of all related Human Recourses functions at a leading employer in the energy industry.
You will be able to create your own career path across our locations and areas that are fitting to your strength and interests throughout the HR world at RWE.
What you’ll be doing
Over the two years, you’ll progress through four six-month placements of your own choosing, doing meaningful work and contributing to all aspects of HR. Potential areas you could gain exposure to are:
- HR Operations
- HR Controlling
- Compensation & Benefits
- Diversity & Inclusion
- HR Marketing & Employer Branding
- Recruiting
- People & Organisational Development
- ….and much more
What you’ll need to thrive
We are looking for the right people to enable our business - so you’ll need to be a highly ambitious, hard-working team player who’s passionate about the working with people, developing new, innovative ideas and is keen to learn, grow and take accountability. Some relevant work experience within an HR relevant field would be advantageous but is not essential. What you must have is:
- Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Business Administration, Psychology, Business Education or similar, ideally with a focus on HR
- Strong sense of responsibility as well as solution-oriented and proactive action
- Organisational talent with analytical problem-solving skill as well as a creative drive
- Excellent communication skills with fluent English
- Willingness to move between multiple locations
A culture that empowers you
At RWEST we have an energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring.
Our Graduate Programme has been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development, and the support you need to make it a success. You’ll be assigned an graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the HR business.
We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you’ll get to meet senior managers and board members. You’ll have opportunities to attend various webinars and technical training courses, as well as a business school week every six months with real business applications to help you embed your learning.
And after the programme? The only way is up! Around 70% of our graduates are still working with us long after their programmes have finished. So the skills you gain should provide the perfect springboard for your future career.
Meeting your needs
We aim to promote a workplace which allows people to perform at their best. So, as well as ensuring you’re rewarded for your efforts, we also have a variety of initiatives in place to help create a healthy workspace and support for your well-being: You’ll enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Company pension
- Discounted employee share scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. You can also buy up to an additional 5 days leave per year
- Financial assistance when moving from your base location
- International rotations in the UK, Germany, and possibly further afield
- An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
- Free on site health care plus access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters
- Two paid annual volunteer days to be used with a charity or initiative of your choice
- Join any of our employee networks for social interaction (including Diversity Ambassador Programme), peer support and personal development, as well as contributing to the development of policies and working practices
- Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops
Keen to discover more? Why not meet #TeamRWE where you can get to know some of our colleagues better through videos, testimonials, interviews and podcasts.
Our future is in your hands.
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