Graduate - Human Resources

HR Graduate Location: Wolverhampton Contract: 3-year graduate programme Start Date: September 2026 What do we offer? * Competitive salary (£30,000) * Company performance bonus scheme * Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution * Private medical insurance * Comprehensive health cash plan * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays * Flexible benefits programme (holiday trading, gym discounts, enhanced parental leave) * Structured graduate training & career development, including support towards professional accreditation (CIPD) * Opportunity to participate in community, DE&I, and engagement projects & more! What does the role look like? Our Human Resources Graduate Programme is an exciting opportunity to develop your HR career within a global aerospace business. Over three years, you’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of HR, building the skills, confidence, and commercial awareness to become a future HR professional at Safran. Based in Wolverhampton, you’ll rotate across core HR functions including Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Learning & Development, and Inclusion & Engagement. You’ll work closely with business leaders, managers, and employees to deliver exceptional HR support while contributing to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. You’ll also have the chance to lead on HR projects, support engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and work on real challenges that make a difference to our people and organisation. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? * Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance on topics including attendance, absence, and policies. * Supporting employee relations activity including investigations, meetings, and union engagement. * Assisting with onboarding and induction for new employees, ensuring a smooth start. * Maintaining HR systems and employee records accurately and confidentially. * Supporting engagement, DE&I, and wellbeing projects. * Coordinating performance management and employee feedback processes. * Assisting with talent acquisition activities such as CV screening and interview coordination. * Building relationships with leaders and employees across the business. * Staying up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice. What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: * A recent graduate (or final-year student) with a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline. * Passion for people and a genuine interest in HR as a career. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity. Desirable skills: * Previous HR, recruitment, or administrative experience (placement or internship). * Understanding of UK employment law and HR processes. * Experience supporting engagement or wellbeing initiatives. About us Safran is a global leader in aerospace and defence, trusted for our expertise in fly-by-wire, hydraulic, and electro-hydraulic actuation systems. Our mission is to make aviation smarter, safer, and more sustainable. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially from groups currently underrepresented in aerospace. Recruitment Process & Timeline We believe in making our recruitment process transparent and rewarding: 1. Application – Apply online with your CV. 2. Quick Personality & Motivational Assessment (October 2025) – A 10–15 minute mobile questionnaire using a simple swipe-right/left style. You’ll also receive your own personalised feedback report to use however you wish. 3. HireVue Video Interview (October–November 2025) – Record responses to three short questions (max 5 minutes each). Hiring teams will review these and select candidates for the next stage. 4. Assessment Centre – Onsite in Wolverhampton (December 2025) – Includes an interview, presentation, and group tasks. You’ll also meet the hiring team and gain a deeper understanding of the role and expectations. 5. Final Decision (January 2026) – Offers will be made by this date at the latest. 👉 Apply now and start your HR career with Safran — where innovation and opportunity take flight. Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks, and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities