Are you ready to launch your People & HR career with a role that gives you the complete picture? Joining our people-centric team as an HR & Employee Lifecycle Graduate means you won't just learn one narrow area of HR, you'll gain hands-on, end-to-end experience across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement & HR services. Start your career with real responsibility! This role offers real project ownership, direct collaboration with experienced leaders, and the chance to actively shape how our employees experience working here.
Building your future from the ground up you'll spend your first year rotating across either the Employee Lifecycle or HR Services areas. This will give you broad exposure to the people function and a strong understanding of how we attract, develop, and engage our colleagues. In your second year, you'll specialise in one of these areas, deepening your expertise while continuing to build your leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on 07/12/2026. We look forward to receiving your application.
What you'll do
Support the delivery of payroll and HR administrative processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all activities.
Help design and deliver seamless onboarding and continuous learning pathways for ongoing employee development.
Coordinate end-to-end learning, including course administration, vendor coordination, and training schedules.
Act as an operational recruiter across diverse business areas, including Logistics, Sales and Office roles.
Manage candidate communications to deliver a smooth, high-quality recruitment experience
Coordinate national inclusion and culture events across the business
Champion and administer our employee recognition schemes to ensure achievements are celebrated business-wide.
Contribute to process improvement and optimisation projects, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and improve service delivery.
What you'll receive
30 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Pension scheme
Free onsite Gym
Plus, more of the perks you deserve
*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.
You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you're ready to get stuck in, begin your professional journey and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
HR & Employee Lifecycle Graduate Programme in London employer: Lidl
At Lidl, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service. As a Cleaner, you'll enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being, all while working in a fast-paced and rewarding atmosphere. With opportunities for training and development, Lidl is committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally in your career.
