HR Assistant Review

by Unilever

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

HR Assistant- mainly admin based roles such as booking meetings, answering emails and assisting with team tasks. I assist with the diversity and inclusion agenda and manage youth programmes such as work experience.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Office based skills such as email drafting and taking minutes. Excel and powerpoint training. Mentoring from line manager.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Amazing work culture- very relaxed and friendly! Great flexible working policies in place for all employees. Really enjoyed the opportunity to learn here.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Unilever?

Valued to an extent, however could have had more recognition from line manager. Had the opportunity to become involved in a variety of projects.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Strong induction session and support. Team very welcoming and friendly. Training support for IT and general tasks. Well structured programme

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Support from training provider available- tutor always on hand.

6/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

More support needed from manager. HR team was supportive. Not much guidance on problems- fix it yourself attitude- but good for learning

6/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Salary adequately covered rent, travel costs and social cost however nothing left over at end of month!

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Variety of voluntary events to get involved in which range from school programmes, to work experience, to volunteering at food banks. Strong focus on helping the community. Gym classes and sports club also.

9/10

9. Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great culture in the office, everyone friendly and hardworking... good balance of work and play. Many opportunities to develop yourself whilst working here. You will be pushed, but you will also learn a lot!

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?

Memorize the website before your interview (3 stages; online, telephone and face:face). Familarise yourself with the Unilever Standards of Leadership and practice competency based questions.