Assistant HR Business Partner Review
at Unilever
Placement (10 Months+)
Human Resources
London
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Supporting the Global Functions HR Team with business partnering Legal, C&CA and Sustainability with talent data, learning initiatives and change management.
I support employees of all levels with strategic and process queries as well as connect them with other areas of the business or other areas of HR.
I manage talent data and support with talent initiatives - helping the business have the right talent in the right roles.
I support employees of all levels with strategic and process queries as well as connect them with other areas of the business or other areas of HR.
I manage talent data and support with talent initiatives - helping the business have the right talent in the right roles.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes! I have been able to work with many senior stakeholders and have received great exposure from my team to be involved with projects that I would never have imagined that a placement student would be able to do!
I have led on three major projects and have been supported by my team and manager the whole way through, meaning I have never been in a situation where I have felt ill-equipped or unsupported.
I have led on three major projects and have been supported by my team and manager the whole way through, meaning I have never been in a situation where I have felt ill-equipped or unsupported.
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?
I have learnt how to use Workday and have strengthened my Excel skills.
Working in a global team, I have improved my communication skills, have become more agile and more resilient as we have gone through times of change.
I have strengthened my ability to prioritise and network as Unilever is such a large company with so many people to meet and work with!
Working in a global team, I have improved my communication skills, have become more agile and more resilient as we have gone through times of change.
I have strengthened my ability to prioritise and network as Unilever is such a large company with so many people to meet and work with!
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?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots! My manager and my team have been so supportive and have made it clear to me throughout my placement that no question is a silly question and that if I need support - they are always there!
As this is a learning experience, I have been checked up on frequently and when something has not appeared clear, they have taken the time to sit with me and clarify. Making my work environment feel super safe.
As this is a learning experience, I have been checked up on frequently and when something has not appeared clear, they have taken the time to sit with me and clarify. Making my work environment feel super safe.
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?
Very warm and caring - there is an emphasis in the company on 'caring deeply' and I really feel that within my team and the wider population.
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?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really have enjoyed my placement and it is thanks to my great team and also how much faith they have had in me which has led to me being able to get involved in so many projects which have built my confidence and given me a real taste of what HR is like!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
Make sure you research the company and understand their values, keep up to date with Unilever news (short articles are available on Unilever.com), have an understanding of the external environment and what competitors are doing so you have a holistic view of the market. Be yourself in the interviews!
