Industrial Placement - Human Resources

<p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-02-23<p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Country:</b></p>United Kingdom<p style="text-align:left"><b>Location:</b></p>Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down<p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Role Type:</b></p>Onsite<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><p><span><span>Joining Collins Aerospace<span> </span></span></span><span><span>isn’t</span><span><span> </span></span><span>just about finding</span><span><span> </span>a job;<span> </span></span><span>it’s</span><span><span> </span>about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive<span> </span></span></span><span><span>portfolio</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>to solve customers’ problems and requirements and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>At our Kilkeel Facility, we manufacture<span> </span></span><span>aircraft</span><span><span> </span>interior seating for<span> </span></span><span>global</span><span><span> </span>customers.<span> </span></span></span><span><span>To support our existing business and enable future growth we are offering<span> </span></span><span>a</span><span><span> </span>12-month Industrial Placement opportuni</span><span>t</span><span>y</span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>to join<span> </span></span><span>our<span> </span></span><span>Human Resources</span><span><span> </span>tea</span><span>m.</span><span><span> </span>The role will be<span> </span></span><span>based</span><span><span> </span>on site at Kilkeel, Northern Ireland.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What you will do:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>Working closely with an experienced HR team, you will support the delivery of key HR initiatives and contribute to the effective operation of the HR function.</span><span><span> </span>Responsibilities will include:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support HR Business Partners with a range of HR activities, including recruitment and selection, talent development, talent management, and general HR administrative duties</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintain and update departmental databases, systems, and employee records<span> </span></span><span>ensuring</span><span><span> </span>accuracy and compliance</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Coordinate employee induction and onboarding processes in collaboration with HR Business Partners</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure all departmental records are managed<span> </span></span><span>in accordance with</span><span><span> </span></span><span>our<span> </span></span><span>policies and data protection requirements</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead<span> </span></span><span>and</span><span><span> </span>actively<span> </span></span><span>participate</span><span><span> </span>in project work as<span> </span></span><span>required</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Respond to employee queries and provide guidance and support to managers when requested</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span><span> </span>with the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of HR systems, processes, and procedures</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span><span>   </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>What you will learn:</span></b><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities, providing valuable experience within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Skills and Experience</span></b><b><span><span> </span>Required:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>This Industrial Placement opportunity is suited to you if you are<span> </span></span></span><span><span>passionate about<span> </span></span><span>a career in<span> </span></span><span>HR</span><span>.</span></span><span><span><span> </span>We</span><span> </span><span>will delight in training and supporting you during your placement which means you need to be a willing learner and committed to achieving both business and personal results whilst working as part of a team.</span><span> </span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Essential Criteria:</span></b><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>In addition to the above you should be studying towards a degree o</span><span>r</span><span><span> </span></span><span>integrated</span><span><span> </span></span><span>master's in<span> </span></span><span>HR or a<span> </span></span><span>Business-related</span><span><span> </span>discipline</span><span><span> </span>-</span><span><span> </span>with a significant<span> </span></span><span>HR</span><span><span> </span></span><span>component</span><span><span> </span></span><span>-<span> </span></span><span>and be available to complete a 12-month placement<span> </span></span><span>commencing</span><span><span> </span>in June/July 2026.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will be proficient in Microsoft Office,<span> </span></span><span>possess</span><span><span> </span>excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have<span> </span></span><span>experience</span><span><span> </span>working within a team environment. You will<span> </span></span><span>demonstrate</span><span><span> </span>strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Given the nature of the role, you will also<span> </span></span><span>demonstrate</span><span><span> </span></span><span>a high level</span><span><span> </span>of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive employee information.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Desirable Criteria:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>S</span><span>ubstantial<span> </span></span><span>relevant</span><span><span> </span>work e</span><span>xperience<span> </span></span><span>in a HR environment</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience with HR<span> </span></span><span>Information System</span><span>s</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>i.e.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>TMS</span><span>, Workday</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>What We Offer:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more. </span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Many of our graduates<span> </span></span></span><span><span>commenced</span><span><span> </span>their time with us on Industrial Placements and have both enjoyed the work and<span> </span></span><span>demonstrated</span><span><span> </span></span><span>great potential</span><span>.  If this<span> </span></span><span>is</span><span><span> </span>you then you may have<span> </span></span><span>the opportunity to join our Graduate Development<span> </span></span><span>Programme</span><span>.  Then?  Well, like our products, the sky’s the limit!</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>More about us:</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The Kilkeel facility, part of our</span><span><span> </span>Interiors team</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>is focused on innovation,<span> </span></span><span>safety</span><span><span> </span>and cost efficiency. But we<span> </span></span><span>don’t</span><span><span> </span>just get people from point A to point B.<span> </span></span><span>We’re</span><span><span> </span>committed to making air travel more comfortable,<span> </span></span><span>connected</span><span><span> </span>and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services,<span> </span></span><span>we’re</span><span><span> </span>helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe,<span> </span></span><span>we’re</span><span><span> </span>changing the game of<span> </span></span><span>aircraft</span><span><span> </span>interiors. Are you ready to join our team?</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><p><b><span>Join us as we take flight!</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>Ca</span><span>n</span><span>didates<span> </span></span><span>are required to</span><span><span> </span></span><span>submit</span><span><span> </span>a covering letter with their application, alongside their CV. You must clearly<span> </span></span><span>demonstrate</span><span><span> </span>how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. This information will be used for shortlisting purposes.</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>Where a high volume of candidates<span> </span></span><span>meet</span><span><span> </span>the essential criteria, the desirable criteria will be used to further shortlist applicants.</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>Please note that submission of a covering letter is mandatory for this role.</span><span><span> </span>A</span><span>pplications<span> </span></span><span>submitted</span><span><span> </span>without a covering letter will not be progressed.</span></i><span> </span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span class="emphasis-2"><i>RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  </i> </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Privacy Policy and Terms:</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Click on this </span><a href="http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice" target="_blank">link</a><span> to read the Policy and Terms</span></p>

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