HR Graduate

Do you see yourself in a graduate role?
 

Salary: Base salary of £27,000

Additional premiums for

​- Master's degree

- Environmental or Engineering degree

- Previous work experience

- Veolia Benefits Package

Location: Cannock

Programme Duration: 2 years

Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 28th of October, and assessment days will take place between w/c 4th of November and w/c 11th of November 2024.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

Through our graduate scheme you’ll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

- 25 days of annual leave 

- Access to our company pension scheme

- Life assurance 

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- Access to virtual GP

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers

- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

Graduate Programme;

During this programme, you’ll gain valuable insight into our services and strategic projects and we’ll help you to further develop your skills and knowledge so that you can succeed in your career. You’ll also join our graduate network and receive our continued support throughout.

We’re strong believers in continuous development here at Veolia and actively encourage and support everyone to keep going after you finish the programme

This will be a 2-year programme providing you with valuable exposure and insight into Veolia services and strategic Veolia projects. The successful candidate will be supporting the following HR teams: HR Services, Employee Experience and our Operational HR Teams, working on a range of projects and activities to support the delivery of the HR Strategy.

As part of the Graduate Development Programme, you will go through a structured development programme, undertaking leadership, management, soft skills and safety modules with your graduate cohort.

What you'll be doing;

- The successful graduate will gain insight into how HR Services play a key role in onboarding new employees, generating contracts, and paying over 14,000 employees.

- Learn to obtain the skills to answer a high volume of people's queries in a time-sensitive manner and support the digital transformation of the HR function.

- Work with the Employee Relationship Specialists to address and respond to sensitive people management cases, TUPE transfers, Mergers and Acquisitions, Policy Development, and Industrial Relations matters in partnership with our Trade Unions.

- Work with HR Business Partners to partner with the operational business in preparing our workforce for the future with Succession and Workforce planning.

- Learn to be a key contributor to our HR Strategy and work with our Reward, Resourcing, Culture and Transformation, Organisational Development, and Inclusion teams to develop and deliver innovative and forward-thinking plans to address our short, medium, and long-term people priorities.

What we're looking for;

- Degree-level qualification in a relevant Business or HR course (to be achieved by September 2025). 

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work as part of a team

- Willingness to learn new things and develop

- Being a key contributor to our HR strategy and working with our Employee Experience and People Development teams to develop and deliver innovative and forward-thinking plans to address our short, medium and long term people priorities.

- Drivers Licence (or willingness to get one)
 

What's next?

Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation – all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we’ll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as the Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.