Human Resource Graduate

A graduate HR role at ABP involving rotation across multiple sites, supporting recruitment, performance management, and employee relations within a large agribusiness.

ABP is one of Europe’s leading beef processors. We have built our success on entrepreneurship, technological investment and a deep knowledge of the sectors in which we operate. As key stakeholders in the integrity of the food supply chain we are focused on ensuring the full traceability of our products.

Our core business – ABP Beef – is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions.

Opportunity Details

From day one you will have real responsibility and get a clear path for future career progression within the HR function. Your journey will take in everything from absence management, recruitment and selection through to performance management.

You will have the opportunity to work with employees across all levels of the business providing advice on HR related matters. You will also participate and support with group projects.

You will rotate across a minimum of 3 sites during the 2 year period. We have 5 sites in NI including ABP Lurgan, ABP Newry, Linden Foods Retail Dungannon, Linden Foods Primal Dungannon and Kettyle Irish Foods Lisnaskea.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team in an all-encompassing training program!

Knowledge & Experience

We’re looking for graduates that:

• Are keen to progress and learn within the HR function

• Have a professional work ethic combined with the ability to ensure integrity and confidentiality is always followed

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Have a proactive approach and can work on own initiative

• Are focused on attention to detail and maintaining high standards

• Have the ability to work as part of a team

• Have good IT literacy

• Hold a full UK driving licence