Job Specifications
Prysmian is the world leader of the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, with around 30,000 employees across 50 countries worldwide.
Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
Your contribution to Prysmian's Success
The HR Placement Student will become a valued member of the well-established UK Human Resources Team, working within the broader European HR Team, providing vital support across HR operations and talent acquisition.
This role will provide significant exposure to HR processes, stakeholder engagement, and employee lifecycle activities.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
Support the HR team with day-to-day administration across the employee lifecycle
Maintain accurate employee data and documentation
Assist with HR reporting and ad-hoc HR projects
Talent Acquisition Support
Coordinate interviews within the UK, in partnership with the Europe Talent Acquisition Team, collaborating closely with hiring managers.
Manage candidate communication and scheduling
Support recruitment processes to ensure a seamless candidate experience
Early Careers Recruitment
Take ownership of the recruitment and onboarding process for our 2027 UK Placement Student intake
Liaise with universities, candidates, internal stakeholders and hiring managers
Support employer branding and student engagement initiatives
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad HR experience at scale and make a meaningful impact during your placement year.
Who Are You?
We are looking for someone who embodies the qualities we value across our UK placement community and the HR Team:
Curious, eager to learn and ready to embrace new challenges
A team player, willing to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Able to work at a fast pace and remain agile, ensuring key deadlines are met
Proactive, with the confidence to contribute ideas and take responsibility
Passionate about people, talent development and supporting a positive employee experience
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a diverse workload
Experience working with the core MS digital products (Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills, willingness to engage with stakeholders at all levels and the confidence to speak to candidates
Committed to helping build a more sustainable and digitally-enabled future
You will be studying for an undergraduate degree (ideally in HR, Business, Psychology or a related field), having completed your second year you will be seeking a 12-month placement as part of your course.
What You Can Expect from Us
Real responsibility from day one
Supportive mentors and experienced HR colleagues
Opportunities to develop broader HR insight—across operations, TA, employee relations, and early careers
A chance to contribute to meaningful projects while growing your professional skills
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.