Human Resources Graduate Programme

Prospects; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Greencore invites you to join its HR Graduate Programme, a three-year development path across factory and central HR functions. You will gain exposure to HR processes, people analytics, and stakeholder engagement while progressing through three placements in People Services, Operational HR, and Central People and Rewards.

You’ll complete a degree-aligned training plan, supported by regular reviews as you build skills in a dynamic food manufacturing environment across the UK.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR knowledge and HR processes
• People reporting, data and analytics
• Understanding business priorities and challenges
• Using data effectively to inform decision-making
• Communication and relationship-building
• Stakeholder management
• Research, analysis and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Spend first six months in the People Services team to build a strong HR foundation
• Second year in Operational HR at manufacturing sites across the UK
• Third year in Central People and Rewards to broaden knowledge of the wider people strategy
• Engage in activities and projects to stretch knowledge, challenge thinking and support development

Skills

Generalist HR

People analytics

Business awareness

Data-informed decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Research & problem solving

Education

2:2 honours degree

Job description

If you share our passion for great food, you can expect a wide range of opportunities, development and support throughout our HR Graduate Programme, helping you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to grow your career in HR.

Programme

Our three-year HR Graduate Programme offers comprehensive experience across both factory and central HR functions, providing you with a well-rounded understanding of the people agenda and preparing you for future senior HR roles.

• Generalist HR and HR processes
• People reporting, data and analytics
• Understanding business priorities and challenges
• Using data effectively to inform decision-making
• Communication and relationship-building
• Stakeholder management
• Research, analysis and problem-solving

We expect your first six months to be spent within our People Services team, where you will develop a strong foundation in HR processes and practices. You will then move into operational learning, building your experience and preparing you for your second year in Operational HR which will be based at one of our manufacturing sites across the UK. In your third year, you will gain valuable experience within our Central People and Rewards teams, broadening your understanding of the wider people strategy and developing your expertise across key areas of HR. Throughout the programme, you will be given opportunities to take on activities and projects designed to stretch your knowledge, challenge your thinking and support your continued development.

At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.

All placements are subject to successful right to work checks, and eligibility to work in the UK.

What you’ll get in return

• You will work with an experienced line manager who will conduct regular performance reviews and support you through a skills checklist to ensure your development.
• Assuming everything progresses as planned, Greencore will assist you in identifying the right career opportunities upon completing your degree. This could include direct entry roles or positions within our Graduate programmes.
• From day one, you will take responsibility for your work area and personal development, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided. Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
• Achieved or expected to achieve at least a 2:2+ honours degree in any discipline but with a preference towards Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management/Administration…
• At least three months of relevant work experience or demonstrated experience as working as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK for a minimum of 3 years from September 2025
• A clear motivation to deepen knowledge of the food industry, with a desire to learn how Human Resources supports business success.
• Willingness to complete three 12-month placements at different locations across the UK (we will consider your preferences).
• Cultural Fit: Alignment with Greencore’s values and a strong fit for our organization.
• An ability to apply practical ideas and demonstrate your adaptability
• A curiosity to explore, learn and show initiative with an ability to demonstrate good attention to detail

You may not have heard of us, but we’re sure you’ve tried our products. Greencore is a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. We employ c.11,800 colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites, and we supply all the UK’s food retailers with everything from sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals. In fact we reckon you’ll have consumed at least one of our products in the last four weeks.