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People Team Graduate - US

Aveva aveva.com Open · verified Oct 18, 2026
Houston Full-time Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Aveva. Houston · full-time · $63,600–$106,200 base.

SalaryStated by Aveva
$63,600 – $106,200
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from AvevaOur estimate for the market: $68,250–$92,000Median $84,900
The range includes the market median of $84,900 for mid-level HR business partner & generalist roles in Houston.
Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median $84,900. Last updated Oct 13, 2026.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationHouston
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$63,600–$106,200
PostedOct 13, 2026 · 6d ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build working relationships with employees and managers, and respond to everyday HR questions or route them onward
  • Help administer payroll processing and support the HR business partnering group
  • Use Workday and ServiceNow while rotating through three People Function teams over the program
  • Contribute to People Team projects, including work in talent and reward, people services, and talent acquisition
  • Keep records accurate, complete audits and reviews on schedule, and give timely guidance while meeting KPIs

What you bring

  • You communicate clearly in writing and conversation, and can investigate issues before giving a well-supported response
  • You learn unfamiliar software quickly, work constructively with others, and follow through with stakeholders
  • You handle confidential information carefully and bring accuracy and a customer-focused approach

Who this fits

This is a graduate program lasting twenty-four months, with rotations across three People Function teams and a move into People Services afterward. You’ll work from the Houston office three days each week. Applicants must be eligible for full-time US work authorization after completing their education, and successful applicants must pass a background check and drug screen.

From the employer

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers.

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Job Description

Position: People Team Graduate - US

Employment type: Full-time  

Work Type: Hybrid (3 days a week in office)   

Work Authorization: This application is intended for candidates that are eligible for full-time work authorization in the United States upon completing their education. 

Please be prepared to answer the following in your application:  

  • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B, F1, CPT, OPT visa status, etc.) to work legally in the United States? 

USA Benefits: Competitive salary; high quality healthcare; 401(k) with 6% employer match; FSA and supplemental insurance; paid parental leave; 20 days PTO with increase for time served; 7 days of sick time; 3 days paid volunteering; flexible lifestyle benefits (commuter plans, backup care, emergency leave and fitness/education reimbursement opportunities)

Location: 

  • Houston, TX

People Team

AVEVA is constantly innovating in our pursuit of a high-performance workplace where all our people can thrive. To achieve these goals, we need individuals who are prepared to drive progress and interact confidently with people at all levels and in a variety of business areas. We seek people with good analytical and communication skills, enthusiasm, integrity and creativity, who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Over 24 months, you’ll build insight and experience across the People Team at AVEVA, doing meaningful work and contributing to all aspects of the People Team. You will have the opportunity to apply your HR skills to practical situations whilst growing your knowledge of People team activities at AVEVA.

During the program, you will complete rotations across three different teams within the People Function. You will learn from colleagues who are experts in their field, while always being encouraged to use your initiative. AVEVA offers further opportunities to increase your learning through internal and online training.

A day in the life of a People Team Graduate 

Because we work across the entire business and span 40+ countries, no two days are the same.  You can expect to be:

  • Building effective relationships with staff and Managers

  • Answering general HR queries as the first point of contact, escalating where appropriate  

  • Assisting with the administration of the processing of payroll  

  • Supporting the HR Business Partnering Team 

  • Maneuvering our HRIS (Workday and ServiceNow)  

  • Gaining hands-on project experience within the People Team including Talent & Reward, People Services, and Talent Acquisition

  • Upon completion of the Program, the Graduate will become a member of the People Services Team

Measures of Success 

We are always looking to understand how we can help our employees grow. We find that when we set goals, we collectively achieve more.  As a team, we are expected to:

  • Deliver key projects, demonstrating initiative and drive 

  • Maintain accurate documents and records 

  • Document audits and reviews completed within agreed timescales 

  • Provide accurate and timely guidance and advice 

  • Adhere to KPI’s 

  • Grow to support more than one country within People Services

Benefits:    

  • Mentorship: You will be assigned a technical mentor to guide you during your Graduate Program 

  • Continuous Learning: You will be supported to gain the relevant professional development to support your work 

  • A comprehensive Graduate Development Program 

  • Upon completion of the Program, the Graduate will become a member of the People Services Team

   

Qualifications:

In the People Team, we work across the entire organization and therefore seek people from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds.  We are open to candidates with a wide range of skills and experience; preferred prior work experience is not required.   Academically, we prefer candidates with the following qualifications:

Skills:

  • Good communication skills both written and verbally - able to succinctly summarize an issue and respond with a thorough answer

  • Proactive & solutions focused – the answer is often not at your fingertips and requires some investigating

  • Collaborative and able to independently seek out answers from various stakeholders and often then closing the loop to ensure we fix the root cause

  • Quick learner, comfortable learning and using new software 

  • Attention to detail – we deal with confidential data every day, so confidentiality and accuracy is key

  • Customer focused – it’s at the center of everything we do

  • Diverse & inclusive attitude – we are an amazing blend of people, all carrying different perspectives and respecting each other

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

Salary Range:

$63,600.00 - $106,200.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

USA Benefits: Competitive salary; high quality healthcare; 401(k) with 6% employer match; FSA and supplemental insurance; paid parental leave; 20 days PTO with increase for time served; 7 days of sick time; 3 days paid volunteering; flexible lifestyle benefits (commuter plans, backup care, emergency leave and fitness/education reimbursement opportunities)

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. All drug screens are in accordance with federal laws and regulations.


AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify AVEVA at recruitingaccommodations@aveva.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.