Human Resources Graduate Scheme (Bristol)

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Be the reason 70000 people can do their best work
At Lloyds Banking Group our people make us who we are. And in HR youll make sure they can do their best work every single day.

The People & Places team isnt just here to do HR. They play a critical strategic and operational role in the Groups success. Shaping workplace culture developing high-performing teams and making sure our people strategy supports the Groups big a dynamic highly regulated industry like ours attracting developing and keeping top talent is essential to delivering value for our customers. Thats where you come in.

As an HR Graduate youll be part of the team that manages and makes an impact on the entire employee lifecycle aligning workforce capabilities with business goals while fostering a diverse inclusive high-performing culture. Youll get stuck into culture-shaping projects transformation programmes and people strategies that make a real difference.

Two years. A career-defining start
Across two years youll rotate across different parts of our People & Places function seeing HR from every angle.

Your placements could include:
Tech & Data in People - where HR meets technology. Analyse and use workforce data to help leaders make future focussed and smart decisions.
HR Partnering - with a seat at the table with business leaders shaping people plans that get results.
Colleague Experience & Design - redesigning the colleague journey so its smooth supportive and inspiring.
Reward - deciding how we celebrate and thank our people for the big (and small) wins.
Product Implementation & Change - helping the business evolve and making change stick.

Every rotation is a CV-booster a skills-builder and a chance to make an impact.

Where strategy meets people

This is HR with influence. Youll work on projects that:
Reimagine recognition and reward so it really means something.
Drive culture change that makes work better for everyone.
Use data to show leaders whats working (and whats not).
Design colleague propositions that attract and keep the best people.
Make sure every colleague feels valued included and able to thrive.

Youll be trusted to contribute from day one. And supported to make a difference.

Learn it. Live it. Qualify

While youre building experience youll study for your CIPD Level 7 People Professional qualification - all fully funded. You dont need to be a data wizard or HR veteran yet; just curious collaborative and ready to learn.

Youll also have:
A dedicated line manager whos in your corner.
A mentor to help you navigate the journey.
Access to our HR community and professional networks.

Your future fully funded
Youll earn a good salary with fantastic benefits while becoming the kind of HR pro who can walk into any room - from the boardroom to the break room - and make an impact.
By the end of the scheme youll be a confident strategic data-savvy HR professional with the skills to shape culture and drive performance anywhere.

Benefits

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package which includes:
A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
An annual bonus award subject to Group performance
Share schemes including free shares
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle such as discounted shopping
22 days holiday with bank holidays on top
A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Requirements

What you need to apply
While we do not require a minimum degree achievement we strongly recommend the ability to be able to demonstrate sound knowledge understanding and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this alongside behaviours and values will be assessed through the application process.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme and you must have full unlimited right to work in the UK.

Locations
This is a programme based in Bristol. With our hybrid working policy all colleagues are expected to spend a minimum of two days each week in the office.

Opening and Closing date
Applications for our Human Resources Graduate Scheme open on 24th September 2025.

Our graduate schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications so its best to apply as soon as you can.

How to apply
Our application process is designed to help you shine. We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best regardless of background identity or culture.

Find details including stages and tips for success on ourhow to applypage.

At Lloyds Banking Group were driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers businesses and communities. With us youll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future whilst the scale and reach of our Group means youll have many opportunities to learn grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So well only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. Well always explain what we need and why with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

Were focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together were building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.