Graduate - Human Resources M/F

Job description

Graduate - Human Resources M/F

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference

2025-164685

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Human resources - HR business partner

Job title

Graduate - Human Resources M/F

Employment type

Graduate Program

Professional category

Student

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

HR Graduate

Location: Wolverhampton

Contract: 3-year graduate programme

Start Date: September 2026

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.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

• 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!

Candidate skills & requirements

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.

• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

• A proactive, collaborative, and professional approach.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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:

· 
Application – Apply online with your CV.

· 
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.

· 
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.

· 
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.

· 
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.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies)

Wolverhampton