Graduate HR Jobs
If you’re an HR graduate looking for jobs then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got all the information you need on graduate HR jobs. Read on to find out more.
Most employers would agree that people are their greatest asset. After all, what business could survive without a talented team of individuals making decisions, sharing new ideas and bringing about creative change? And although technology does play a vital role in the majority of today’s businesses, people are always at the centre of it all.
Over recent years, we’ve witnessed a change in the global work culture. Today’s work culture is much more employee-centric with open channels of communication between management and staff. There are also greater levels of transparency across the board. These positive changes aim to make the workplace a fairer environment for both employers and employees. And the HR department is what drives this change.
Areas of an HR Department
The HR department of any organisation will have staff who specialise in a wide variety of areas. Some examples of common specialities include:
- employee engagement
- labour law compliance
- employee health and safety
- labour relations
- performance evaluation and management
- recruitment and talent management
- strategy and organisation development
- training and development
The size of the company you work for will generally dictate how many of these specialities you are involved in. For example, if you work for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), you’ll likely perform a range of different tasks related to these specialities. On the other hand, if you work in a larger organisation, you may dedicate all of your time to just one speciality.
The Main HR Graduate Employers in the UK
HR departments are typically present in all organisations, no matter the size. However, the larger the organisation, the bigger the HR department will be. Therefore, if you’re looking for HR jobs for graduates, your best bet is to concentrate your search on the largest employers in the UK.
Some organisations also offer HR graduate schemes. These graduate schemes are the perfect way to get your foot in the door at one of the UK’s leading employers, such as:
- Balfour Beatty
- Boots
- BP
- Civil Service Fast Stream
- DHL
- Jaguar Land Rover
- KPMG
- Knight Frank
- Lloyds Banking Group
- NHS
- Nestlé
- PwC
- Pepsico
- Rolls-Royce
- Royal Mail Group
It’s also a good idea to keep an eye out for opportunities like internships and work placements that have a strong HR focus.
What To Expect When Working in HR
HR is a growing sector so you can expect plenty of career progression and development. You’ll work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment where your time management, communication and organisational skills will be put to the test. Prepare to be flexible and adaptable, and be willing to work as part of a team.
There’s also a high earning potential for HR graduates as the average salary for HR professionals is over £35,000. However, due to this, it’s a very competitive industry with strict deadlines and targets.
Finding Graduate Jobs in HR
It’s never been easier to find graduate HR jobs. Simply head over to Developing a Student’s graduate jobs board for all the latest opportunities in your area.
We offer help and advice for graduates looking for work. Check out our dedicated pages on a wide range of topics, such as How to nail your first graduate job interview and How to apply for graduate schemes among many more.
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