Renishaw - HR Placement Year

Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest if your continuous development and success from day one.

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.  

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of innovation, inspiration, integrity and involvement. 

What type of things will I be working on?

We are excited to offer a variety of 12-month industrial placement year opportunities starting in September 2025. These placement span across several key HR functions, including Early Careers, Learning and Development, Shared Services, STEM Outreach and ED&I.

Early Careers:

• Data Management: Gather and maintain data on placement changes, retention rates, and program documentation.
• Lifecycle Support: Assist in all stages of the Early Careers lifecycle, from recruitment to program completion.
• Training Implementation: Support the development and execution of training initiatives and manage the Early Careers intranet section.

Learning and Development:

• Workshop Coordination: Organise delegates and manage logistics for L&D workshops and events.
• Resource Management: Update training materials and record attendance in the Learning Management System (Workday Learning).
• Participant Support: Schedule coaching sessions and assist with training-related inquiries.

Shared Services:

• Process Development: Create and maintain process flows and guides for HR procedures.
• Inquiry Management: Handle inquiries in the HR shared inbox and assist with employee lifecycle processes.
• Documentation Support: Aid in the creation and maintenance of HR-related documentation.

STEM Outreach:

• Procedure Development: Establish best practice guides and manage inquiries in the STEM Outreach inbox.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to enhance outreach initiatives and organize related activities.
• Marketing and Analysis: Create marketing materials and improve social media presence while analysing program data.

ED&I Coordinator:

• Event Logistics: Manage logistics and administration for internal and external events and workshops.
• Communication Support: Collaborate with the communications team to develop and distribute content for relevant audiences.
• Community Engagement: Support the champions community and maintain relationships with external organisations.

What’s on offer?

• £20,510 salary.
• Potential of future offers and opportunities on our graduate schemes.
• Flexible & hybrid working available (team dependent).
• Fantastic training including core skills training plus access to a learning and development courses platform.
• Bonus scheme & 9% pension contribution. 
• Lots of perks including full medical insurance, access to onsite fitness centres & onsite subsidised restaurants.

Where will I be working?

This role is based out of one of our main sites near Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire. As Renishaw sites are located in semi-rural areas, applicants must ensure they have reliable means of transport to reach the site, as public transportation options will be limited. Alternatively, applicants should be willing to relocate to the local area.

What do I need?

We're looking for candidates who are studying for an undergraduate degree in the area of: human resources, business management, or related fields, however we are open to applications from all degree backgrounds.

Training and development is excellent so candidates with no experience but a keen interest in human resources will be strongly considered. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another placement opportunity at Renishaw.

What’s the application process?

1. Quick Apply: Simply submit your CV—no cover letter needed! However, we'd love it if you could personalise your CV with a short profile that reflects your interest in Renishaw and this placement opportunity. Applications close on November 18th, the sooner you apply the better!
2. Telephone Call with the GRB Renishaw team– this not an interview, just a chance for us to have a conversation around what made you apply and what makes you a great fit!
3. Online Assessment Centre – meet the team and get a great feel for why Renishaw is for you! This will take place early December – receive an offer before Christmas!

Equal Opportunities

Renishaw are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the team on [email protected]