2026 Graduate Trainee (Human Resources) - Singapore

Lidl; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is offering a two-year graduate scheme in HR starting August 2026 in Singapore. Ideal for recent graduates aspiring for an HR career, this role involves working across various HR functions, including Talent Management and Development. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills, as you will facilitate HR strategy implementation from day one.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits

Networking opportunities

External training sponsorship

Ongoing training and development

Support from buddy and mentor programme

Qualifications

• Graduates of 2026 or recent graduates with up to one year of working experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
• Legal right to work in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Work in various HR areas within the Singapore office.
• Involved in projects covering HR specialties including Talent Development.
• Facilitate and help embed HR strategy throughout the organization.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Creativity in problem-solving

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree with Upper Second Class or higher

Major in Human Resources, Business Management, Legal, Psychology, or Marketing

Job description

Summary

Are you an ambitious and proactive recent graduate looking to start your career in HR? Then apply for our two‑year graduate scheme, which commences in August 2026.

What you’ll do

During your placement, you will work in our Singapore office and be exposed to the following areas within Human Resources:

• Talent Management and Development
• Human Resources Business Partnering
• HR Operations and Compensation & Benefits
• Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding
• HR Compliance and Employment Law

At Lidl & Kaufland, our HR teams are responsible for recruiting, retaining, developing and rewarding our workforce across ten cities in Asia.

You will be involved in projects that cover a range of HR specialities, including Talent Development, Learning, generalist HR and supporting the overall HR team. From day one you will be a facilitator and help to embed our HR strategy through our organisation.

If you are looking for a challenging entry‑level role in HR, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll need

• Graduates of 2026 or recent graduates with up to one year of working experience
• Bachelor’s degree with an Upper Second Class/ higher or a GPA of at least 3.0, with a major in one of the following:
  • Human Resources
  • Business Management
  • Legal
  • Psychology
  • Marketing
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills
• Creativity in problem‑solving and strong analytical ability
• An appetite for an ambitious career and the ability to adapt to new situations within a fast‑paced environment
• Legal right to work in Singapore

What you’ll receive

• Excellent salary and benefits
• Networking opportunities
• External training sponsorship
• Ongoing training and development
• Continuing support with our buddy and mentor programme