Human Resources Graduate
Working hours 37 Hours per week
Fixed term up to 2 years
Salary £26,500
Location Pity Me, Durham
We’re open to discussing flexible working
Are you a recent graduate seeking an opportunity in Human Resources? We have two opportunities to join our Human Resources (HR) team within our Reward and Employee Relations Teams.
Our Human Resources team is known internally as our People Team and provides support to our colleagues on people related matters. The Team is split into centers of expertise which includes policy and guidance, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, wellbeing, training and development and reward.
About the role Reward
Our Reward Team is a Centre of Expertise within the People directorate, focused on developing and delivering frameworks and policies related to Compensation, Benefits, Recognition, and Wellbeing. This role provides the opportunity to assist with various reward activities, including policy development, job evaluation, benchmarking, pay reviews, and benefits planning.
You will support on People initiatives and projects, developing project plans and overseeing their implementation. You will analyse complex data to provide insights, recommendations, and solutions, while also monitoring success. Additionally, you'll build a strong understanding of Reward processes, policies, and best practices.
About the role Employee Relations
Our Employee Relations team is a Centre of Expertise within the People Directorate covering individual and collective case management, handling employment litigation and providing expertise on people policies and employment law. You will also support people projects, and manage industrial relations, working closely with trade union partners and colleague reps.
In this role, you will research current and best employee relations practices which will allow you to develop an awareness of employment law. Using your analysis of data, you will make recommendations and coordinate activities to deliver projects. In addition, you will develop your awareness of our employee handbook and policies.
About you
If you have an interest in employment law or employee reward, we want to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be able to manage a varied workload, using strong attention to detail and analytical skills to inform decision-making and ensure high-quality outcomes.
You will have the ability to work independently, as well as collaborative effectively within teams. In addition, you will be solution-focused, using your excellent verbal and written communication skills to write reports and analyse metrics.
You will have an interest in creating positive working environments, using your degree in any field that could bring value to this role.
Interviews will take place week commencing 20th January
Please note the successful candidate will be employed by Randstad
Please note this role may require a DBS to be completed prior to employment
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
About us
Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG at a glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.
We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
