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You’ll work closely with the HR Business Partner UK, giving you valuable exposure to how HR supports employees, managers and the wider business.\nThe responsibilities\nAs our HR Trainee - Projects, you’ll have the opportunity to develop practical HR skills while supporting important HR projects, systems and day-to-day activities.\nYou’ll work closely with the HR Business Partner UK and have the opportunity to learn by doing, building experience across HR data and systems, employee administration, reporting, HR processes and continuous improvement.\nAbout you\nWe’re looking for someone who is at the beginning of their HR career and excited about the opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience.\nYou could be a recent graduate, currently studying or recently qualified in HR or a related field, or someone looking to take their first step into an HR career. Previous HR experience is welcome, but it isn’t essential.\nWhat matters most to us is your curiosity, attention to detail, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for working with people, data and systems.\nSkills, Experience & Qualifications\nA genuine interest in developing a career in HR.\n\nStrong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.\n\nGood organisational and time-management skills.\n\nConfidence working with data and digital systems.\n\nGood Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.\n\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\n\nA proactive, curious and positive approach to learning.\n\nThe ability to handle confidential information professionally and with discretion.\n\nThe confidence to work with different colleagues and stakeholders across the business.\n\nThe flexibility to work in a dynamic environment where priorities can change.\n\nPrevious HR experience is helpful but not essential. Experience with an HR system such as Workday would also be an advantage, but we don’t expect you to already be an expert. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn.\nPolestar is an international company with diverse backgrounds represented. English is our common language, and change happens often here, so does progress. Expect an accelerating, exciting environment where your work truly matters.\nFor someone looking to take their first steps in HR, this is an opportunity to gain real experience, contribute to meaningful HR projects and learn how HR operates within a fast-moving, international business.\nThe process\nIf this sounds like your next step, apply today. 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