HR & Employee Lifecycle Graduate Programme (Hiring Immediately)

LIDL; Thames Ditton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Free onsite Gym

London Weighting allowance

Job summary

Lidl is offering an HR & Employee Lifecycle Graduate role on a 23-month fixed-term contract in the United Kingdom. The program rotates across Employee Lifecycle and HR Services in the first year, then specialises in one area in year two, providing real responsibility and leadership development.

Roles include payroll support, onboarding design, recruitment, and learning delivery, with a focus on inclusion and an enhanced employee experience at Lidl Head Office in Tolworth, London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent
• Interest in end-to-end HR processes across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement & HR services
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of projects

Responsibilities

• Support payroll and HR administrative processes with accuracy and compliance
• Assist onboarding and learning pathway design for employee development
• Coordinate learning events, course administration, and vendor coordination
• Act as an operational recruiter across Logistics, Sales and Office roles
• Manage candidate communications to ensure a high-quality recruitment experience
• Coordinate inclusion and culture events across the business
• Administer employee recognition schemes and celebrate achievements
• Contribute to process improvements and service delivery optimisations

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Recruitment & onboarding

Learning & development

Employee engagement

DE&I passion

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description£40,000 pro rata

23 month Fixed Term Contract | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.Are you ready to launch your People & HR career with a role that gives you the complete picture? Joining our people-centric team as an HR & Employee Lifecycle Graduate means you won't just learn one narrow area of HR, you'll gain hands‑on, end-to-end experience across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement & HR services. Start your career with real responsibility! This role offers real project ownership, direct collaboration with experienced leaders, and the chance to actively shape how our employees experience working here. Building your future from the ground up you'll spend your first year rotating across either the Employee Lifecycle or HR Services areas. This will give you broad exposure to the people function and a strong understanding of how we attract, develop, and engage our colleagues. In your second year, you'll specialise in one of these areas, deepening your expertise while continuing to build your leadership, coaching, and people management skills.

The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on 07/12/#####.

What you'll do

• Support the delivery of payroll and HR administrative processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all activities.
• Help design and deliver seamless onboarding and continuous learning pathways for ongoing employee development.
• Coordinate end-to-end learning, including course administration, vendor coordination, and training schedules.
• Act as an operational recruiter across diverse business areas, including Logistics, Sales and Office roles.
• Manage candidate communications to deliver a smooth, high-quality recruitment experience.
• Coordinate national inclusion and culture events across the business.
• Champion and administer our employee recognition schemes to ensure achievements are celebrated business-wide.
• Contribute to process improvement and optimisation projects, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve service delivery.

What you’ll need

• Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree
• Are eligible to work in the UK on a full‑time basis and able to provide proof when required
• Able to commute/relocate within a reasonable commute to our Head Office in Tolworth, South West London
• Passionate about DE&I, with a desire to help enhance our processes and deliver an exceptional candidate and employee experience
• Curious about how diverse experiences shape the employee journey
• A self‑starter with an ambitious, can‑do attitude
• A natural problem‑solver with strong attention to detail and a solutions‑focused mindset
• Eager to learn and always looking for opportunities to develop
• Able to balance people‑focused thinking with business priorities

What you’ll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite Gym
• plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

We look forward to receiving your application.