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HR Generalist Review

at Honda Motor Europe

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

Bracknell

Review Submitted: July 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Payroll
Recruitment
Onboarding
Inbox management
Leaver process
New starter process
Presentations
Reports
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Was the first point of contact for all associates in Honda, so a lot of responsibility was given. We also got involved in various tasks such as management reports, payroll management, recruitment and onboarding. Was able to work with associates in other Honda branches in other countries.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Excel skills
Presentation Skills
Data analysis
Communication
Teamwork
Organization
Task prioritization
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
We had an effective 2-week and a half handover period with the previous undergraduates. Also had a handover book, which provided detail on how to complete activities. The team were also very supportive and very patient when we came into the job and always provided guidance. It was very easy to ask for help and support. The recruitment specialist was awesome and also very supportive.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Honda embrace respect for the individual within their workings. This creates a very comfortable and supportive environment. The team are always very vocal about improving wider knowledge and letting them know if you want to explore other aspects to widen your skills and experience.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement year at Honda. I enjoyed the job role as I was able to get involved in all HR activities and had a very supportive team. I also was able to attend a Honda annual party and volunteer at the Honda England Rugby Match.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Honda Motor Europe
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Honda Motor Europe to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Honda Motor Europe
Show passion for working in your role, make sure you read up on Honda culture and see if this environment aligns with you.
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