Kepak HR Graduate Programme 2027 - Wales

The HR Graduate role is designed to give a comprehensive introduction to the HR function within the meat processing industry. The role involves gaining experience across various HR processes, employee relations, recruitment, and data-driven projects, gaining a full understanding of the HR function and its impact on the overall business. The programme lasts 2 years. Start date: September 6th 2027. Starting Salary: £29,500 with an up to £1,500 increase at the start of Year 2 to £31,000.

Responsibilities

Cross-Site Experience: Spend time at various sites across the division to gain a broad understanding of the entire manufacturing and HR experience; Employee Relations: Learn the full scope of employee relations, including disciplinary procedures, grievance meetings, minute-taking, and drafting outcome letters; Occupational Health Management: Assist in managing occupational health processes, such as return-to-work documentation and informing managers of health-related updates; Manager Advisory: Support managers by advising on HR procedures, reviewing cases, and maintaining records of employee-related actions; Administrative Support: Provide administration support, including minute-taking for meetings, drafting letters, and coordinating with teams; Recruitment and Resourcing: Participate in recruitment activities, starting with factory-based recruitment, learn to use HR systems, post job advertisements, and contribute to interviews; Data Management: Track and input data on key HR metrics, including absence, disciplinary actions, and resignation data, transitioning to analysing this data for improvements over time; Induction and Onboarding: Support the delivery of inductions and onboarding processes, reviewing and improving these processes for operational roles; Project Work: Engage in HR projects, including reviewing and improving induction processes, recruitment strategy benchmarking, and competency assessments during rotational placements

Requirements

Any degree considered, ideally Business, Psychology, or Social Sciences; Strong people skills, particularly in customer-facing roles; Strong administration and attention to detail; Familiarity with HR systems such as Workable; Basic data input and analysis skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills across phone, email, Teams, and face-to-face interactions; Mobile and willing to travel throughout the programme to any site in the UK and Ireland; Quick to build rapport and relationships; Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure; Comfortable presenting ideas and advice in group settings; Passionate about personal growth and improvement; Alignment with core values: Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, Teamwork

Nice to have

Experience in customer service or administration; Exposure to the food industry

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme; Educational Assistance/L&D; Cycle to work scheme; Employee assistance programme