Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re driven by progress and thrive on the challenge of relentless improvement. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people.
Our scale and rapid growth make Dyson rich in new opportunities. We value new ideas and diverse perspectives, so our people are trusted with real work and responsibility from the outset. You’ll develop fast and have the chance to move into different business areas and regions. And you’ll be part of a global network of like-minded people – a community that supports and learns from each other.
At Dyson we do things differently. We look for the brightest new graduates with the right attitude to thrive in our unique culture. We offer real jobs with real salaries and real prospects. You will have autonomy and freedom to excel and have real impact on our business. You will be pushed forward to become our future leaders. This is why we need self-starters, people who are motivated and drive themselves forward.
Our People team are responsible for activating our unique philosophy and values to deliver a truly Dyson people experience. It’s essential that we attract and hire the best talent and retain them to build a solid foundation for our future growth. And our rapid growth means the organisation feels fast-moving, constantly changing, so there’s opportunity to make a difference and influence the right change. Our HR experts work across the employee lifecycle to motivate and engage our people, ensuring they perform at the highest level and helping us maintain our competitive edge.
You will be working across four 6-month placements which will include time as an HR Advisor working with HR Business Partners in our Group Commercial, Functional and Market HR teams, as well as opportunities within our Centres of Expertise across Talent, Reward, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and Strategy & Transformation. The programme is flexible allowing you to direct your learning opportunities and graduate experience, whilst deepening your understanding of the People function and broader business.
Day-to-day responsibilities will vary but will include delivering expert and customer focused operational HR support, providing advice and guidance to resolve day-to-day queries covering: HR policies, processes, procedures and practices to both UK and international colleagues. You will also be coaching, training and challenging managers on their approach to people issues, advising how to maximise employee performance, capability and contribution. You will also own the delivery of key people processes such as absence, maternity, paternity, flexible working, probation etc. You will be operating as HR lead in the performance management of individuals and other employee relations situations (eg performance improvement plans, capability problems, disciplinary scenarios, grievances). You will also be supporting HRBPs in the planning and implementation of organisational changes, HR projects and initiatives that support the Dyson People strategy/local plans. This could include graduate recruitment, talent identification and management, management capability development, personal development/career planning. You will also be reviewing data and producing reports for key employee metrics (eg turnover, headcount, absence) identifying, investigating and flagging possible implications of issues/trends that show up and supporting HRBPs in identifying activities to resolve.
You will be supporting the development and implementation of strategies and global initiatives related to Reward and Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
Our graduate programme is designed to help you drive your career at Dyson with a two-year journey to help you grow both personally and professionally. We’ll help you to improve your knowledge and support your future career progression with workshops to give you baseline soft skills in addition to technical training. Our unique experiential journey provides a framework so you can reach your full potential with leadership talks, lunch-and-learns and more. You may have the opportunity to rotate into a variety of teams to support your professional development.
Please note
Please note we do not offer hybrid/remote working for this position.
This role is based in Malmesbury, UK and our main cohort start date is September 2023
A cover letter is not required
You will be contributing to the delivery of the next generation of Dyson technology, so you will need to be to be:
Working towards or have achieved a degree discipline in any business subject area and demonstrate your commercial acumen and understanding of Human Resources.
To be eligible you will need to have no more than two years of relevant work experience post-graduation (Phd students are not eligible for our graduate programmes).
Able to evidence how you have applied your knowledge to solve problems, either through your university projects or as part of your extra-curricular activities.
Comfortable undertaking research, compiling reports, with strong analytical and numerical skills
You will be comfortable presenting ideas and taking part in discussions with senior stakeholders, and you'll be skilled at building relationships and collaborating with colleagues across the business
Passionate about Dyson and our technology to help us meet our ambitious future plans.
Financial
Performance related bonus scheme
Competitive pension scheme
Life assurance
Discounts on Dyson machines
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Free bus travel to and from campus (from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, and Swindon)
Lifestyle
A relaxed dress code
27 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and ability to purchase additional holiday
Free on-site lunches, fruit, and hot drinks
Free on-site sports centre, gym, hair-salon, lifestyle assist (concierge)
Health
Private medical insurance
Employee assistance programme, digital GP. On-site GP and physiotherapist (Malmesbury)
Prescription service, fertility treatment support
We’re committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating together, developing and learning from each other, five days a week. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment, keeping our workforce energised and engaged.
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.