HR Graduate Trainee

About the role

Kronospan, the world's leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products, is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious HR Graduate Trainee to join its team and develop a career within a global organisation. The role suits a recent graduate passionate about people, eager to learn and ready to contribute from day one. You will gain broad exposure to a variety of HR activities while working alongside experienced HR professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare engaging employee communications, including the quarterly employee newsletter
• Carry out HR administration and record-keeping, including generating grant funding claims for training spend
• Support the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews and supporting onboarding
• Support employee relations activity and help promote a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace
• Analyse HR data and contribute to HR initiatives and business projects
• Keep up to date with employment legislation, HR trends and best practice
• Contribute fresh ideas to projects that improve the employee experience and the wider business
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation while developing HR knowledge and professional skills

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Ambitious and motivated to build a career in Human Resources
• Proactive, enthusiastic, resilient and results-driven, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Curious and open-minded, confident in bringing forward new ideas

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills, with a natural ability to problem-solve and work with information
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Desirable: strong written and creative writing skills

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package including a work-based pension
• Training support for CIPD qualification
• Local and international training opportunities
• Career development opportunities within a growing international organisation

To apply, submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in the role.