DS Smith Hiring for HR Graduate Programme 2022 at London Full Time

We’re looking for outstanding and dynamic graduates to join our HR graduate programme to begin in September 2022. We are a forward-looking company innovating for our customers and a more sustainable world through our teams. We are looking for highly motivated, emotionally intelligent, creative, proactive and curious graduates like you to help us achieve our growth and people aspirations.

We are the leading provider of packaging solutions and Europe’s biggest recycler. We have a unique supply cycle strategy with an industry leading approach to sustainability: we want the brightest new ideas to continually improve our design, innovation and entrepreneurship. That’s where you come in; every person at DS Smith plays a part in helping us reduce that carbon footprint.

Locations

For our Graduate 2022 Programme intake, we will have opportunities in the following countries:

Spain

United Kingdom

• Graduates will need to be fully flexible around location to make the most of the programme.

About the programme

Our scheme runs for a minimum of two years and will give you the foundation to succeed in Human Resources with the potential to become one of our inspiring leaders at DS Smith. Through different placements, supported by structured development, mentoring, access to leading edge thinking and professional networks, you will build skills across the range of HR disciplines including Talent & Performance, Learning & Development, Resourcing, Employee Relations and Business Partnering, whilst also developing as a future DS Smith leader.

Within this programme you could be based in one of our corporate offices or within one of our key operational sites, therefore flexibility on location will be key to succeed within the scheme.

Alongside the HR skills you’ll develop, you’ll be in a cohort of graduates and together we’ll offer you a world class development programme which will support you in becoming one of our future leaders.

In year one the focus is on understanding yourself; your skills, your strengths and how to realise your potential.

In year two your development will be about understanding others, how to work effectively in teams and how to support others.

You’ll then be in charge of your own career pathway, whether within an HR specialism or as a Business Partner and we’ll support you continue to grow at DS Smith.

About you:
To be considered for this scheme you must have as a minimum:
A degree in a HR or Business related discipline (or due to achieve this by September 2022).

Hold the relevant right to work documentation to work within the UK or the EU.

Fluent in English and the country you’re applying within.

Ability to demonstrate initiative and personal accountability.

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers, stakeholders and suppliers.

Track of teamwork experience.

Passion for achieving results with an high level of commitment.

Be fully flexible and geographically mobile.

Benefits:
A competitive salary plus a number of other benefits depending on the country you’re applying for.

• Assessment Centres will take place in April 2022 and candidates will need to be able to attend this virtually.

**Successful applicants will need to be available to begin their first placement on September 5th 2022.