People Management Trainee

Willmott Dixon are offering an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join our management trainee scheme where you will be supported to develop a career in HR and learn skills on the job within our People Experience (PX) team based in Letchworth Garden City. We are looking for someone who can commit to working 3 to 4 days per week in our offices and you will be supported to work from home the other days.

We are looking for a graduate trainee who has a passion for delivering a supportive and people focused experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring that all people related tasks are carried out efficiently, accurately, and with a personal touch.

• Coordinate and manage the onboarding process for new starters, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Process employee changes, manage leaver procedures, and maintain accurate records throughout the employee journey.
• Act as a key point of contact for general people and benefits related queries, providing timely, people focused, and clear responses.
• Deliver a high quality, personal service that reflects a people first approach, ensuring every interaction is professional and personable.
• Provide high quality people administration support to the business.
• Work closely with other PX Hub team members and stakeholders to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery.
• Build personal knowledge and skills of HR through involvement with the full range of HR specialisms.
• Build trusted relationships with the local teams and key stakeholders.

• Pro‑active and solution focused.
• A people person who builds strong, trusted relationships.
• Someone who takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
• Curious, resilient and eager to grow.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle tasks effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with data and confidential information.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and supporting others.
• Holds a relevant degree qualification.

• Experience with HR systems.
• Experience or interest in working within a People team.
• HR related degree.

• Experience shaping how we do things and supporting our people across the business.
• Opportunities to work across multiple functions and teams.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment.
• A role where your ideas and initiative are valued.

• A structured development pathway over 2-4 years.
• Fully funded part‑time study towards the CIPD qualification.
• Rotations across key people team functions.