HR Graduate Scheme
Salary: £32,000
Location: Sites across the UK
Duration: 2 years
Start date: 1st September 2025
Are you ready to turn your people skills into a meaningful career?
Join the HR Graduate Scheme at Nestlé and learn about the systems and processes that support the incredible people at the world’s largest food and drink manufacturer.
“The HR Graduate Scheme is a wonderful opportunity for anyone seeking a diverse HR experience, with learning modules tailored to your development needs,”says Victoria Porter, HR Graduate.
This scheme will help you build strong relationships with people from all areas of the business, and as your network grows, so will your confidence in your abilities.
We understand that everyone’s needs are different so there will be an opportunity for you to speak to us about yours when you apply.
Financial support can be provided to assist graduates and apprentices with their relocation if required for the role. This will be available to anyone who needs to relocate due to being one hour or 40 miles away from the work site.
What can you expect?
On the HR Graduate scheme you’ll rotate through three roles over two years across various sites in the UK. Solving problems in real environments with the support of expert mentors, as you explore what it means to work in HR at a multinational company. You will spend time with our Centre of Operations in York building your foundations in HR, collaborating with colleagues and sharing ideas to help improve processes and drive better results. Then you’ll rotate across two of our factory locations* gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, fast moving unionised manufacturing or distribution environment. It’s about growing into a HR professional by doing the job for real, at multiple sites, across multiple product categories, supported every step of the way. It’s a function where you can make a real difference in your role and see the value of your time and hard work.
*As an example some of our factory locations are based in West Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Derbyshire. Being prepared to move around locations is a great opportunity to get breadth of experience.
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Entry 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’ll need a degree, but it can be in any subject and at any grade—what’s most important is your 100% commitment to your chosen career path and your willingness to put everything into your development. This dedication will secure you a role with limitless potential for growth. -
What makes our Graduate Scheme stand out? Before joining us, you will have multiple opportunities to meet and connect with your team, the Academy and other graduates to make friendships and build relationships from the start.
Professional development plan tailored to your interests.
You will be mentored by leading experts ready to share their experience, knowledge and skills.
Reverse mentoring gives you the chance to identify and solve problems with the support of business leaders.
Graduate weeks to collaborate with your cohort. Designed to help give you the space to learn, innovate, solve and inspire! -
Application process Before joining us, you will have multiple opportunities to meet and connect with your team, the Academy and other graduates to make friendships and build relationships from the start. We recruit based on strengths looking at your potential, this helps us to identify your natural abilities and interests. You will go through our interactive online platform, so we can learn more about you and you can discover more about us!Read more here
We understand that everyone’s needs are different so there will be an opportunity for you to speak to us about yours and any adjustments required when you apply. Click below to find out more about the application process.
How we look after you
- Flexible working options
- Inclusive culture, join our networks!
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pastoral support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Relocation support
- Pets At Work
- Physical fitness
- Prayer rooms
- Rewards and recognition
*Availability dependent upon site
