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Nhlanhla

HR & payroll intern

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Tell us about your role and department

My internship gave me the opportunity to gain experience across Finance, HR and Payroll. In Finance, I supported daily financial operations, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, preparing payment schedules and keeping financial records accurate and up to date.

I also gained exposure to month-end processes, expense tracking and working with different departments to resolve queries related to payments and financial documentation.

What has been your most exciting project?

One of the most valuable parts of my internship has been gaining practical experience across different areas of the business. Working with financial processes, reconciliations and reporting has strengthened my analytical skills and attention to detail, while my exposure to HR and Payroll has given me a broader understanding of how different functions contribute to the organisation.

What challenges have you faced, and how did you overcome them?

One of the key challenges has been recognising that people can have very different perspectives. Some may view a situation positively, while others may see it more critically.

I have learned the importance of understanding and respecting different viewpoints, which has helped me approach situations more thoughtfully and make balanced decisions.

What is it like experiencing your first corporate job

This is not my first corporate experience, but my time at Expleo has been a great opportunity to learn, take on new experiences and continue developing professionally.

Any advice for future interns at Expleo?

Stay focused on why you are here, allow yourself to grow and remember that being true to yourself will not derail your path as long as you remain genuine.

How has this internship helped you grow professionally?

I feel like I am a work in progress as I transition into different areas of the business.

This experience has given me the opportunity to learn, adapt and develop a broader understanding of how different functions work together within an organisation.

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What is your name and your role and how long have you been working at Expleo?

This year I’m celebrating my 12th year at Expleo. I started my career at Expleo as a Quality Auditor contractor, and then was offered a Staff position in the Life Cycle Management team, where I became a Deputy Team Lead, after which there was another promotion opportunity to an Engineering Manager, and later I was able to join our Marine division where I currently work.

Where and how long did you serve in the armed forces?

I served in the Air Force just shy of 25 years. I started my career as an Aero Engines Mechanic. My first posting was at Brize Norton working on VC 10s, Tri Stars & Hercules Aircraft. Then I went on to a technician’s course and became a Junior Technician, and then progressed into a leadership position as a Sergeant. I left the Air Force as a Senior Non-commissioned Officer.  

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Rob in 2022 post remembrance parade in his local village. Remembrance day is very important to serving and veterans of the forces as it gives a chance to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in serving their country

What challenges did you have after leaving the Armed Forces?

My main challenge was worrying about Job Security. My manager was very supportive when I was still a contractor at Expleo and he transferred me over from contractor to permanent staff. I remember the conversation I had with him about the opportunities for secure job security and promotion.

And he said: “At Expleo, opportunities are out there for you, so go and get them”. And he was right, there are plenty of opportunities at Expleo. You just have to seize them. And every time I saw an opportunity at Expleo, I just went for it. 

I transferred a lot of my skills over to Expleo. For instance, the aircraft and engine experience, experience in fault diagnosis, and more in-depth engineering project management and of course my leadership & Management Skills 

How did Expleo help you to transition into your civilian job?

I found it quite an easy transition, as there were a lot of ex-forces colleagues within Expleo when I joined, some of which I knew already. For those that didn’t have a military background they were equally as welcoming.

How do you feel Expleo allows you to use your expertise you gained during your service?

Expleo gave me the freedom to use my transferable skills that I gained in the Air Force. My manager and colleagues had an open mindset for my ideas. I could bring those ideas into the office and illustrate how they could be implemented within a business setting They very much welcomed my ideas about improvements, and there is always an open environment for sharing ideas and previous knowledge. I also completed an Expleo Leadership Management course, which differed to the one I had in the Air Force. Combining the two gave me a much more rounded leadership and management mindset.

How do you connect with other members of the Armed Forces Community at Expleo?

I participate in careers transition workshops supporting recruiters. When Ex-Forces are looking for a new career, I attend the workshops chatting to the Armed Forces community sharing my experience and what I have learned.

What advice would you give to other members of the Armed Forces Community who are planning to join Expleo?

Expleo has many different opportunities, whether it be leadership management, various jobs in engineering, project management etc. Don’t think that you don’t have the skill set to join Expleo. It is within you; you do have those skills and Expleo can bring out these skills in people.