Human Resources Business Partner Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Bristol is seeking an HR Intern. You will support HR Business Partners and engage in various HR projects, ensuring policies are applied effectively. Candidates should be undergraduates studying Human Resources, Psychology, or Business. This role offers a salary of £23,400, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Salary of £23,400

35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• Able to communicate with different stakeholders.
• Need to possess attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with HR Business Partners on various topics.
• Support managers in their managerial roles.
• Implement HR policies and processes.

Skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Conflict management skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge in GSuite

Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR

Education

Study Human Resources, Psychology or Business

Job description

Overview

Start date: 17 August 2026

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: HR Business Partnership

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Application

Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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Benefits

Benefits:

Salary: £23,400

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

Join our business-facing HR team at the Filton site near Bristol. Our team is made up of HR Business Partners, HR Advisors, and Employee Relations Specialists. We work closely with employees and managers not only at Filton but also at other UK sites, including Broughton, London, and Brize Norton.

We support a variety of different functions and operate transnationally across the wider Airbus company. We are a supportive team with an open environment for asking questions and sharing knowledge. We also believe in having fun and taking time out of our everyday roles to connect and take a break.

What you will be doing

During your internship, you will be involved in a diverse range of activities that will include:

• Work closely with the HR Business Partners in the team and be immersed in a wide variety of topics supporting the local business;
• Being the primary HR interface with the business, supporting managers in their managerial roles;
• Ensure that HR policies are applied and that HR processes are implemented in the business following local legislation and the Airbus HR strategy;
• Get involved in different HR projects, for example one in particular focusing on employee experience.

You will report to one of the HR Business Partners in our team and work in cooperation with the entire team. You will also work with a variety of line managers and HR Centres of Competence.

Requirements

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

• Study Human Resources, Psychology or Business, with an emphasis on Human Resource Management;
• Knowledge in GSuite is an asset;
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR;
• Good communication skills and able to relate with different stakeholders;
• Time management and taking initiative;
• Conflict management skills;
• Organisational skills and attention to details.

Security clearance

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Operations Limited

EEO statements: Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.