Kronospan
HR Graduate Trainee
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Company Description
Kronospan is the world's leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products. Since 1897 we have invested in innovation to deliver on our promise of ‘Wood Perfected’, and today we employ around 15,000 people across more than 40 manufacturing sites worldwide. Our panels, decorative surfaces and engineered wood products are used every day in furniture, flooring, interiors and construction projects around the world.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious HR Graduate Trainee to join our team and develop their career within a global organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate who is passionate about people, eager to learn, and ready to make a real contribution from day one.
Job Description
As an HR Graduate Trainee, you will gain broad exposure to a variety of HR activities while working alongside experienced HR professionals.
- Prepare engaging employee communications, including the quarterly employee newsletter
- Carry out HR administration and record-keeping, including generating grant funding claims for training spend
- Support the full recruitment lifecycle — sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews and supporting the onboarding of new employees
- Support employee relations activity, helping to promote a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace
- Analyse HR data and contribute to HR initiatives and business projects
- Keep up to date with employment legislation, HR trends and best practice
- Contribute fresh ideas and get involved in projects and initiatives that improve the employee experience and the wider business
- Build strong working relationships across the organisation while developing your HR knowledge and professional skills
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Qualifications
What we're looking for:
Essential
- Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
- Ambitious and motivated to build a career in Human Resources
- Strong analytical skills, with a natural ability to problem-solve and work with information
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
- Proactive, enthusiastic, resilient and results-driven, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Curious and open-minded, with the confidence to bring forward new ideas and approaches
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Desirable
- Strong written and creative writing skills
Additional Information
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package including work-based pension
- Training support for CIPD qualification
- Local and international training opportunities
- Career development opportunities within a growing international organisation
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in the role.
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