Global EXIO Apprentice Human Resources; People Experience Review

Item: Global EXIO Apprentice Human Resources; People Experience at Unilever
Rating: 4.3
Author: Anonymous

at Unilever

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Kingston upon Thames, UK

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5

I am a Level 3 Apprentice working in HR as an apprentice working in HR the tasks I am set are different everyday, For example: uploading the correct company code in Workday, uploading UGIP. I look do audit checks and from that I create dashboard that is shared with the CEO of UK&I. I have also take the role of being the primary support for any Bupa, Sharebuy or Long Service award queries.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy it very much, I am very happy in my role and from the minute I met my team I felt comfortable as they kept on reassuring me that they are here to help me and they would always tell me "no question is a silly question" My team are very supportive when I need help with something or if I am unsure of anything and they are always there to help. My Line managers as well are amazing no matter how busy they are they will always make time to tune in with me and see how I am doing and if I need any support from them etc. The learning side of my apprenticeship is great I have learnt so many new things about excel specifically which is really handy with all the reports I pull from day to day.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

Yes I have indeed from within my team I have learnt many skills such as how to send an email, how to write comms as well as how to send them, how to run a report from Workday etc. From the learning side I have learnt how to use excel as I had never used excel before so I have learnt a lot. As well as I have developed my communication skills through presenting things on team meetings as well as presenting ppt I have put together.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

My team is very organised in things like tasks we need to do we have this shared Kanban board where everyone is assigned a tasks they need to complete but other than that we know in the team who specialises/ who has a more understanding in something like Data for example. I also have a weekly 1-2-1 sessions with my Line manager where we catch on things I have been working on this past week as well as things I will be working on. We also discuss if I have finding anything difficult and how my line manager and the team can help support me. The structure of the learning side it also very organised as once a month I have a module/workshop with my apprenticeship coach and he set's us assignments that are usually due when we have a monthly 1-2-1 coaching sessions where we go through the assignment and see how I can improve it etc.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive some support to an extent as in we have a check in once in a while to see how I am and what I am working on. We also talk about if I have any worries and the next steps I want to take after my apprenticeship.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

The structure of the learning side it also very organised as once a month I have a module/workshop with my apprenticeship coach and he set's us assignments that are usually due when we have a monthly 1-2-1 coaching sessions where we go through the assignment and see how I can improve it etc. We also have some work to do pre the module, I really enjoy doing these as this helps me get a better understanding for what is to come in my module.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

From feedback I receive helps me to do better as it helps me see my areas of weaknesses and strengths.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5

Yes there are many social activities held at Unilever as well as many opportunities to network through the virtual coffee mornings or the many workshops that are held.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is a great environment to work everyone is so friendly as well as supportive. It is an amazing global company with many opportunities within the company. It is also a company that genuinely cares about wellbeing as well as helping an employee grow within the company.