Graduate human resources (HR) programme

What's human resources all about?

Human resources (HR) is all about equipping our business with the right people and the right skills to help our customers and patients do more, feel better and live longer. Through a range of people, policies and initiatives, our HR team ensures that we recognise creativity, collaboration and responsibility. This enables us to offer our people rewarding careers in terms of development and excellent benefits.

Do I have the skills?

We’re looking for customer-driven graduates with a passion for people and their development, along with business understanding. You’ll need to be a strong relationship-builder who can think flexibly. We also value organisational skills, enthusiasm, taking responsibility and working to deadlines. You must be on track for or have already achieved a 2.1 in any degree discipline.

What will the programme be like?

The aim is to accelerate your early career development through diverse experiences and put you on the path for a future HR leadership role. Challenging job rotations will be complemented by formal learning and coaching. You’ll also be supported by a sponsors group, your programme and line managers and a "buddy" - a current graduate who will help you settle in.

Where can I go?

Initial roles are within the UK. However, as a truly global organisation there may be opportunities to gain international experience in the future.

What will I learn?

Everything will be geared to equipping you with a range of business competencies and world-class leadership skills. We’ll give you a breadth of business knowledge and experience in the three core areas of our HR model (HR services, business-aligned and centre of excellence), across different business areas such as Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Healthcare and supporting functions.

How can I apply?

Applications are now closed for our programmes starting in 2013. Details of the 2014 programmes will be posted in September 2013.