Graduate HR Business Partner

MSD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader is offering a 2-year graduate program opportunity in HR. This program allows recent graduates to take on key responsibilities and collaborate on meaningful projects across various divisions. Candidates must possess an honours degree and demonstrate empathy, integrity, and flexibility. The program begins in September 2026 and is designed to foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK throughout the program's duration.

Qualifications

• Looking for students in the UK completing their degree between 2024 and 2026.
• Must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Manage intern/student programmes.
• Oversee HR awards submissions like Top Employer Award.
• Improve HR policies and processes.
• Handle employee communications about policy changes.
• Lead organizational change projects.
• Support grievance and disciplinary processes.
• Administer core HR functions.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Integrity

Flexibility

Self-awareness

Education

Honours degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This role will be based in our modern state‑of‑the‑art co‑working facilities in Moorgate London. This site at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.

We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life‑saving vaccines and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.

We offer exciting 2‑year graduate programme opportunities to recent graduates that are looking to work with us to deliver on our mission to save and improve lives. A placement with us will give you the opportunity to collaborate alongside subject matter experts, bring your own ideas and share real responsibility whilst delivering on meaningful projects alongside a passionate, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Graduate Placement Overview

The 2‑year programme will provide you with breadth of experience across all the company’s divisions. You will have the opportunity to work on projects in Manufacturing, Research & Development, Animal Health as well as the commercial operations of our Human Health Division and the support functions associated with them. You will also develop a depth of knowledge and skills across the employee life cycle with involvement in talent acquisition, talent development, employee relations, wellbeing and compensation & benefits.

You will be a key member of the HR team driving the implementation of our company’s People Strategy and will very quickly take responsibility for your own projects and their deliverables. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work delivering analysis and detailed work to the highest standards whilst also dealing with sensitive issues or delivering large‑scale employee communications. As your experience and understanding of our business grows you can expect to take ownership of more complex and challenging issues.

We expect you to bring your whole self to the team and value the unique contributions you will bring. You will receive coaching from members of the wider HR team and will have the opportunity to have a mentor from the HR Senior Team.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Intern / student programme management
• HR / Company award submissions (e.g. Top Employer Award, International Diversity and Inclusion Awards)
• HR Policy and Process improvement
• Management of communications to employees regarding changes to terms and conditions, HR policies and processes
• Organisational change projects
• Grievance and disciplinary processes
• Core administration in support of the HR team

Technical Requirements

• Honours degree or equivalent
• Highest level of integrity
• Empathetic and high emotional intelligence
• Flexible and proactively stepping outside of your comfort zone
• Self‑aware and seeks out feedback in order to drive development

Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduates

We are looking for students based in the UK who complete their undergraduate degree between 2024 and 2026.

Important Note

We do not provide sponsorship for UK work visas during or after the graduate program. To be eligible for the 2‑year programme you must have the right to work in the UK for its entire duration.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the resume/CV section. Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: an online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.

Next Steps

In the event of your successful progression to the next stage one of our future talent team will contact you within two‑three weeks of the application closing date.

Start Date

September 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

For more information visit our Future Talent page!

Employment Details

Type: Full‑time

Vacancy: 1