Kepak HR Graduate Programme 2027 - England
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Sponsorship likelihood
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may not meet the standard rate
Its advertised pay is below the standard rate. SOC 3571 needs £41,700.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 4136 (Human resources administrative occupations), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Kepak Group Limited what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Kepak HR Graduate Programme 2027 - England
Role Purpose
The HR Graduate role (recently rebranded to People and Culture) is designed to give a comprehensive introduction to the HR function within the meat processing industry. The role involves gaining experience across various HR processes, employee relations, recruitment, and data-driven projects. Throughout the two-year program, you will spend time across different sites, gaining a full understanding of the HR function and its impact on the overall business.
Key Responsibilities
•Cross-Site Experience: Spend time at various sites across the division to gain a broad understanding of the entire manufacturing and HR experience.
•Employee Relations: Learn the full scope of employee relations, including disciplinary procedures, grievance meetings, minute-taking, and drafting outcome letters.
•Occupational Health Management: Assist in managing occupational health processes, such as return-to-work documentation and informing managers of health-related updates.
•Manager Advisory: Support managers by advising on HR procedures, reviewing cases, and maintaining records of employee-related actions.
•Administrative Support: Provide administration support, including minute-taking for meetings, drafting letters, and coordinating with teams.
•Recruitment and Resourcing: Participate in recruitment activities, starting with factory-based recruitment. Learn to use HR systems, post job advertisements, and contribute to interviews.
•Data Management: Track and input data on key HR metrics, including absence, disciplinary actions, and resignation data, transitioning to analysing this data for improvements over time.
•Induction and Onboarding: Support the delivery of inductions and onboarding processes, reviewing and improving these processes for operational roles.
•Project Work: Engage in HR projects, including reviewing and improving induction processes, recruitment strategy benchmarking, and competency assessments during rotational placements.
Key Competencies
•Attention to Detail: Ensure all processes, documentation, and employee records comply with legal standards and company policies.
•Data-Driven: Utilize data effectively to track HR processes and inform decision-making.
•People Focused: Show passion for contributing positively to the workplace culture and supporting employee development.
•Resilience and Tenacity: Be prepared to advise on situations where the outcome may not align with your recommendations, and maintain strong relationships.
•Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to adjust your approach depending on the situation, engaging and supporting colleagues effectively.
Other Role Information
•Progression Path: Opportunity to progress within HR from HR Administrator to Assistant, Advisor, Senior HR roles, and eventually Manager or Business Partner. Potential to specialize in areas such as Training & Development, Recruitment, or Learning & Development.
•Travel: Regular travel to different sites within the UK and Ireland, particularly during the rotational placement phase.
Our Graduate programme allows dynamic, motivated, hardworking, and passionate Graduates an opportunity start their career with one of Ireland & UKs leading meat businesses. The programme lasts 2 years.
You can expect:
- To be fully immersed into our Culture from day 1, working alongside key industry experts and Kepak leaders
- An opportunity to work in various departments across the business with a rotation plan tailored to your development, the rotations plan will vary by site
- Gain an in depth understanding of our brands and products, and our relationships with customers and consumers
- To learn key aspects of our business, whilst you develop your skills and knowledge
- The opportunity to develop personally and professionally through exposure to key projects, tasks and development activities that challenge you, all supported by a detailed learner journey and training plan
Start date: September 6th 2027
Starting Salary - £29,500 with an up to £1,500 increase at the start of Year 2 to £31,000
Read more about our programme and hear from some of our Graduates: https://www.kepak.com/careers/graduates/
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.