HUMAN RESOURCES
To ensure that you get a full understanding of the strategic nature of HR you will be exposed to a number of different business areas . These include: Talent and Organisational Development; Learning and Development; Reward; HR Marketing; and HR Operations. Besides building functional HR expertise, the management trainee programme will develop your overall business awareness and leadership skills.
Talent and Organisational Development
BAT has a strong culture of investing in, and developing, our talent pool, and it’s crucial that you understand the importance and value of organisational development. During your training you will develop further knowledge and insight into:
- Understanding of Talent strategies and how they help to achieve the Talent Equation
- Understanding of key Talent Management tools, processes and programs
- Ability to effectively utilize and negotiate the services of employment agencies
- Ability to effectively manage the “Employer Brand” to ensure that the company is perceived as an Employer of Choice
- Knowledge and understanding of the local employment market; cultural, social, economic trends, competitor behaviour
- Understanding of Change and OD strategies and concepts in building a high performing organisation
Learning and Development
You will gain a full understanding of the link between Corporate Strategy, Organisational Capabilities, Individual Capabilities and how People Development affects these 3 factors. You will develop an ability to conduct Learning Needs Analysis and to manage external training providers, as well as being able to design, administer and evaluate short training programmes. Your management training will also increase your knowledge and understanding of effective Performance Management and its role in creating a high performance culture.
Reward
Your training will concentrate on the Reward strategy, principles and philosophy, and will give you an awareness of Job Evaluation concepts and processes
HR Marketing and Operations
As an HR specialist you will need to be able to manage people issues, and understand and appreciate HR’s impact on the business. During your training you will also gain the ability to:
- Deliver efficient processes for managing talent, performance, learning and reward
- Interpret relevant employment legislation impacting our day-to-day activities
- Increase your knowledge of HR policies and procedures including Employee Relations procedures such as disciplinary procedures, etc.
- Manage conflicts in the workplace
Testimonial
Nanda Voortman
Head of Human Resources, Western Europe Area
"BAT is an extremely inspiring blend of international people, working together in a professional but hugely informal setting. Opportunities are available at all times, to learn and grow, all it takes is courage, support from others and shaping the opportunity to challenge yourself.
In my role as Head of HR I have the chance to work with a lot of different people that work together as cohesive teams and are strengthened by the fact that every member is unique and contributes accordingly. Each and every one of them have different cultures and backgrounds which influences the way you work. In a way I would describe that we expect people just to be themselves and perform, deliver and enjoy. On the flip side being in a global organisation requires globally aligned processes and systems and I am always positively surprised by the fact how people tend to think 'alike' across BAT, something you recognize immediately when you walk into a new BAT office in a different country for the first time, you really feel welcome and at home in a way!"
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