HR within Operations - Graduate Scheme

Nestle; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Nestlé UK is seeking high-potential graduates for a manufacturing HR scheme. You will rotate across factory locations to learn operational HR, employee relations and people processes, gaining practical, on-the-ground experience.

You’ll be mentored by experienced HR professionals, contribute to improvements, and build a broad foundation for a rewarding HR career in a fast-moving, multinational food and drink business. Mobility across the UK is required.

Qualifications

• UK work eligibility without sponsorship required
• Degree in any subject at any grade
• Willing to be mobile across the UK

Responsibilities

• Rotate through placements across factory locations to gain insight into operational HR and employee relations
• Work with experienced HR professionals and leaders for guidance
• Contribute to projects that support people and business outcomes
• Build breadth across locations and HR functions

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Networking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

As part of our manufacturing HR team, you'll be at the heart of the action, supporting the people who make our products every day. You'll gain first-hand experience of how HR works with the business to drive performance, build capability and create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. No two days are the same. From working alongside site leaders to supporting employee engagement and development, you'll experience the breadth of HR in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. It's a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, develop your skills and see the real impact your work has on both people and business outcomes. You will be supported by experienced HR professionals throughout your rotations, helping you understand what it means to build a career in HR within a fast-moving, multinational food and drink business.

• Varied HR experience : Rotate through placements across our factory locations, gaining insight into operational HR, employee relations, people processes and how HR supports different parts of the business.
• Mentorship opportunities: Work alongside experienced HR professionals and business leaders who will provide guidance, challenge and support as you develop your confidence and capability.
• Impactful contributions: Contribute to projects and improvements that support our people, strengthen processes and help deliver better outcomes for employees and the wider business.
• Career growth : Build the foundations for a rewarding HR career, with opportunities to explore different areas of the function and understand where your strengths and interests could take you.
• Networking: You'll work closely with colleagues at all levels - from frontline teams to senior site leaders - building trusted relationships and developing your confidence as an HR professional.
• Our factories are located in North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Wiltshire and Pembrokeshire, and the scheme could take you to any of these! Being prepared to move around locations is a great opportunity to gain breadth of experience.

What will you learn?

• HR foundations : Build your understanding of the systems, processes and principles that support a high-performing HR function in a large, complex organisation.
• Employee relations and stakeholder management: Learn how to balance the needs of employees, managers and the business while developing your communication, judgement and influencing skills.
• Problem-solving: Use data, insight and feedback to identify opportunities, respond to challenges and support practical, people-focused solutions.
• Adaptability: Experience different sites, teams and ways of working as you rotate through placements and build confidence in new environments.
• Continuous learning : Take ownership of your development through mentoring, tailored learning and graduate activities designed to help you learn, innovate, solve and inspire.

Our commitment to you… We will support you every step of the way, the following are just some of our offerings to enable you to thrive with us:

• Flexible working options
• Inclusive culture, join our variety of employee run networks!
• Comprehensive benefits
• Pastoral support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Potential relocation support (£2,000)
• Pets at work - bring your dog to work (Wisbech and Sudbury only)
• Gym facilities at some of our sites
• Prayer rooms
• Various rewards and recognition opportunities
• Availability dependent upon site

Eligibility requirements

You will need to have the right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or on completion. You will have a degree in any subject and at any grade, and you'll need to be mobile across the UK - what's also important is commitment to your chosen career path and your willingness to put everything into your development.

The recruitment journey

If you qualify, we will invite you to complete an online assessment, which you can practice here (https://hub.preparationplus.com/dashboard/). Once you have completed this stage, we will notify you if you are selected to attend an assessment day which will be held between January and March 2027. It may take a little bit of time between assessment stages to get back to you, we really appreciate your patience.

Adjustments

We recognise that each candidate has unique needs, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive application process. You will have the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements or adjustments you may need as you navigate through our recruitment process.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That's why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us. When we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.