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Nexperia UK HR Graduate Opportunity
Nexperia UK is seeking a proactive and motivated HR Graduate to join our UK Semiconductor Manufacturing site based in Hazel Grove, Stockport. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your HR career within a high-tech, fast-paced environment, supporting a site with 1000+ employees. Over a two-year period, this role is designed for you to gain full exposure to HR processes, employee lifecycle activities, and cross-functional projects, whilst becoming a vital part of a close-knit, collaborative team.
As a HR Graduate at Nexperia, you will gain experience in:
Onboarding & Employee Experience
- Support the organisation of employee inductions and orientation programmes
- Assist in organising employee engagement activities on site
- Contribute to initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture
Employee Support & HR Service Delivery
- Work with the HR team to address employee queries and concerns
- Support initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
HR Administration & Data Management
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases
- Prepare HR metrics and reports for management
Compliance, Policies & Governance
- Assist with compliance activities and support the implementation of HR policies and procedures
HR Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to HR projects such as policy reviews, internal communications, or culture initiatives
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What you will need
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, Law, or Social Sciences
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Great IT skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to handle confidential information and maintain professionalism
- Desire to complete a funded CIPD certification alongside work
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing role
- Experience using a HRIS system
- Understanding of basic HR processes (onboarding, ER, recruitment, payroll cycles, etc)
Interview process
- Stage 1: Recruiter Screening
- Stage 2: 30 mins Teams Interview
- Stage 3: On-site Interview
What Your Benefits Will Include
Remuneration & Reward
- A 2-year fixed term contract with a starting base salary of £32,000
- Annual Incentive Plan of up to 6%
- Excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%
- Recognition rewards scheme
- Income protection
- 12 x salary life assurance coverage
Health & Wellbeing
- 33 days of annual leave
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- On-site medical centre
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised canteen
- Employee assistance programme
- Retail and entertainment reductions
- A variety of sports and social clubs
Professional Development
- Opportunity to study a funded CIPD qualification alongside work
- Full access to courses via the Nexperia on-site Academy and Learning Management system
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
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- A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035
- Working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct
- Paid time off for every employee to support charitable work
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer
- Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia
- A commitment to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030
Please note
This is a 2-year fixed-term contract position that is open to UK-based applicants where sponsorship cannot be offered.
D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
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