HR Graduate Trainee

Kronospan is the world's leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products. Since 1897 we have invested in innovation to deliver on our promise of ‘Wood Perfected’, and today we employ around 15,000 people across more than 40 manufacturing sites worldwide. Our panels, decorative surfaces and engineered wood products are used every day in furniture, flooring, interiors and construction projects around the world.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious HR Graduate Trainee to join our team and develop their career within a global organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate who is passionate about people, eager to learn, and ready to make a real contribution from day one.

As an HR Graduate Trainee, you will gain broad exposure to a variety of HR activities while working alongside experienced HR professionals.

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 the onboarding of new employees

Support employee relations activity, helping to 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 and get involved in projects and initiatives that improve the employee experience and the wider business

Build strong working relationships across the organisation while developing your HR knowledge and professional skills

What we're looking for:

Essential

Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline

Ambitious and motivated to build a career in Human Resources

Strong analytical skills, with a natural ability to problem-solve and work with information

A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds

Proactive, enthusiastic, resilient and results-driven, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Curious and open-minded, with the confidence to bring forward new ideas and approaches

Desirable

Strong written and creative writing skills

What we offer:

Competitive remuneration package including work-based pension

Training support for CIPD qualification

Local and international training opportunities

Career development opportunities within a growing international organisation

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

Ref: LI-AM2