Human Resources Generalist Placement (12.5 months)

Location: Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom; site-based placement with hybrid working options available depending on the role.

Salary: £24,246 per year

Company

hirify.global Defence and Space operates a transnational aerospace business with HR teams supporting employees and managers across UK sites and wider hirify.global functions.

What you will do

• Provide digital and analytical HR support by creating and maintaining dashboards for absenteeism, headcount, and other key metrics.
• Work with HR Business Partners on recruitment and mobility, learning and development, absence and leave, performance, engagement, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Act as a primary HR interface for Corporate Functions and Engineering, supporting managers with people topics and employees throughout their workplace lifecycle.
• Apply HR policies and implement HR processes in line with local legislation and hirify.global HR strategy.
• Contribute to strategic HR projects, reorganizations, succession planning, and talent activities.
• Collaborate with line managers, HR Business Partners, and HR Centres of Competence.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate for the full 12.5-month placement duration.
• Currently studying Human Resources, Psychology, or Business with an emphasis on Human Resource Management.
• Comfort using digital tools such as Google Workspace and an interest in data analysis and visual dashboard creation.
• Understanding of data privacy, GDPR, and confidentiality in an HR environment.
• Strong communication skills, initiative, time management, and the ability to drive tasks forward.
• Subject to BPSS screening; UK SC-level security clearance or Export Control approval may also be required depending on the role.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working options may be available depending on the role.
• Half-day Fridays.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Supportive, open environment focused on knowledge sharing, collaboration, and team connection.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a cover letter explaining motivation and suitability.
• Applications close on 25 October 2026.
• Include the expected graduation date in the application.