Unilever Future Leaders Programme - Human Resources

Unilever Brazil; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is looking for candidates for the Future Leaders Program in Human Resources. This full-time program is aimed at fresh graduates and offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain broad exposure to business functions. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive benefits package and work within a diverse environment, helping to shape the future of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Learning development opportunities

Local and international exposure

Real job responsibilities from day one

Qualifications

• Must have not more than two years of work experience by the start date of UFLP.
• Eligible to work in the Philippines at the start of the program.
• Graduating students in 2026 are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement and partner with the business.
• Manage employee relations and develop talent.
• Support a culture of change within the organization.

Skills

Ambition

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Mindfulness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Unilever is one of the leading suppliers of consumer goods. We have more than 400 brands and our products are on sale in more than 190 countries. On any given day, 2 billion people use our products to look good, feel good and get more out of life.

Unilever Future Leaders Programme - Human Resources

The Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP) is a full‑time accelerated management trainee programme where fresh graduates and young professionals are fast‑tracked into readiness for leadership roles in three years. The programme is open to all graduating students in 2026 and professionals with a maximum of two years of work experience.

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s largest global fast‑moving consumer goods companies that owns an iconic portfolio of brands, such as Dove, Axe, Clear, Sunsilk, Cream Silk, Rexona, Closeup, Pond’s, Surf, Breeze, Domex, Knorr, Lady’s Choice, and more. Our products are sold under our well‑loved brands to 3.4 billion people every day and in over half the households on the planet. Our goal is to deliver best‑in‑class performance with market‑making, unmissably superior brands, and this begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do: Brighten everyday life for all. We are determined to win in the market by shaping the future so everyday life becomes brighter for everyone – and the world that we all share.

What will you be doing?

Drive engagement, strategically partner with the business, and champion the success of over 110,000 people working in our brilliant teams worldwide. Unilever’s HR function is committed to contributing to the company’s market‑making success in as many ways as possible. Wherever you’re based in the business, you will gain experience of driving culture change, managing employee relations, developing talented individuals and leaders, turning around the performance of teams, and much more. It’s all about shaping our organization from within.

What do we look for?

We need HR people who are mindful and responsive to contexts, audiences and individuals, and are inspired to develop colleagues and the capabilities required for our winning business. The role of HR in Unilever as a core strategic business area means we look for people with ambition, an interest in business and the courage to offer creative insights and execute change. Individuals who can build relationships and have a talent in influencing and negotiation go a long way.

What will the Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP) involve?

This world‑class development program is designed specifically to unlock your bright and exciting future career, with the opportunity for a promotion at manager level after three years, and endless opportunities for your fresh thinking and creativity to make a positive difference. You’ll develop your individual leadership skills by working on live projects and gain broad exposure to the business, which will offer you all the experience you need to become ready for your first management role. You’ll also be part of amazing teams that work on some of the biggest brands in the world – an impressive team of peers and leaders who will inspire you, motivate you and support you in becoming brilliant at what you do.

Why should you apply?

• Exciting brands that give you a chance to make a genuine impact on people’s lives
• A real job from day one that continuously tests and develops your skills
• Local & international exposure to stay close to local consumers and harness global expertise
• Work with cross‑functional teams to see the big picture
• Support along the way with great (learning) development opportunities
• Competitive primary and secondary benefits such as salary and company pension

Requirements for Application

• Eligibility to work in the Philippines at the start of the program
• You have obtained your bachelor’s degree and have not had more than two years of work experience at the start date of the UFLP (1 August 2026)

Application Process

Our online application period runs until December 16, 2025. You will need to have finished Stage 2, the Online Assessment, by the end of the online application period to be eligible for the Unilever Future Leaders Program. We will reach out to you, should you qualify to proceed to the Line Manager Interview.

We work on a first‑come, first‑serve basis so finish all stages as soon as possible. In case we receive an exceeding number of quality candidates, we may decide to close our applications earlier. In that case, we will communicate this.

The entire selection process consists of:

• Stage 1: Digital Application
• Stage 2: Online Assessment
• Stage 3: Interview with Line Manager
• Stage 4: Discovery Center Day

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever, we are interested in every individual and the talent they can bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products.

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