Your Future Employer
Unilever is one of the world's leading FMCG companies, home to iconic brands including Dove, Vaseline, TRESemmé, Lynx, Persil, Domestos, Surf, Radox, Sure and Liquid I.V. Through products used by millions of people every day, we help improve health, wellbeing, confidence and care around the world.
Established over 100 years ago, Unilever has a proud heritage of innovation and a long-standing belief that great brands, great people and responsible business go hand in hand.
Today, we are transforming into a faster, more focused growth company centred on Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care and Home Care. Through world-class brands, cutting-edge science and technology, digital innovation and AI-enabled capabilities, we are building unmissably superior products and experiences for consumers around the world.
A career at Unilever offers the opportunity to work at global scale while helping shape the future of some of the world's most recognised brands. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing curiosity, creativity and passion to solve real business challenges and make a meaningful impact every day.
What do we look for?
We are looking for future HR leaders who are motivated by a passion for people and are trusted partners in the business to get things done. We need people who can drive performance by using data and insight to inform decision-making and continually think of new ways of doing things, fuelled by their dissatisfaction with the status quo. Whilst people skills are critical for the Unilever Futures Programme in HR, there are no specific qualifications necessary. We need HR people who are mindful and responsive to contexts and audiences, inspired to develop colleagues and the capabilities required for our winning business.
The role of HR in Unilever as a core strategic business area means we look for people with enthusiasm, an interest in how businesses operate, and the bravery to offer creative insights and execute change. People who can build relationships, collaborate with others, have a data-driven mindset, and possess strong influencing and negotiation abilities. Business challenges are always changing and evolving so remaining constantly curious and keen to learn, demonstrating agility, and being able to think differently in different contexts are key.
The role: Human Resources (HR)
The three-year leadership development programme is packed with variety and challenge, with the opportunity of promotion to the managerial level after completing the programme. Throughout the programme, you’ll develop your leadership skills by working on live projects and completing CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) training, preparing you for your first management role. The programme includes 4 placements of 9 months each, including time spent in the following areas:
- HR Business Partnering working in a local, regional, or global role across a business group, business unit, and/or global functions team
- HR in Factories across various locations in the UK
- HR Expertise including Reward, Learning, Talent, Organisation Development & People Analytics
- People Experience is the heart of our function delivering the best HR experience for all Unilever employees across the entire employee lifecycle from hiring to retiring.
All rotations present responsibility and accountability from day one – it’s the fastest way to learn and grow. You'll have the opportunity to shape your career adventure based on your unique strengths, skills, interests, and aspirations. We will support and guide you through stretching assignments whilst enabling you to maximise the experiences available for you to achieve your potential.
What could your day-to-day role include (depending on your role)?
As a member of the HR organisation, wherever you are based in the business, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in driving culture change, managing employee relations, developing talented leaders, improving team performance, and building skills and capabilities that each business area needs, and much more. All part of shaping the organisation to be future fit and maximise business performance and growth.
Some of our positions you could be allocated to include:
- HR Business partner BG/BU
- People Partner
- Global Learning Specialist
- Reward Specialist
Skills required include:
- Business Acumen
- Stakeholder Management
- Design thinking
- Digital Technology Awareness
- Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Please note, that at Unilever we have development programmes, the skills above are skills that would be good to have at the beginning however you will develop them over the course of your programme.
Our application process involves:
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Step 1: Online Application
Complete the online application form. It is a simple and easy application process with the option of filling out your details using your LinkedIn profile. You may apply to one function in your application.
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Step 2: Profile Assessment
Complete two stages of profile assessment; a portrait personality test and an online assessment. These are designed to look at different elements of your cognitive, emotional, and social traits. You will receive personalised feedback after completing each stage.
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Step 3: Digital Interview:
The digital interview will consist of 3 short questions followed by a business case. You will be asked to solve real-world problems using Unilever scenarios. You’ll be able to record and complete your interview anytime and anywhere.
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Please note, we do not use AI as a screening tool in our recruitment process therefore, your digital interview submission will be reviewed by a real person -
Step 4: Discovery Centre:
You will be invited to a ‘day in the life’ of a Future Leader at Unilever. You will experience a face-to-face day filled with several exciting activities including project meetings, business challenges, a team meeting with Unilever colleagues, and an interview.
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