About us

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response.

Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.

About the role 

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a HR Graduate to join us and kickstart their career in a business that’s growing both in the UK and globally.  Working as part of the team in Supply Engine, you’ll cover operations in Recycling, Paper, Paper Sourcing, and Procurement, collaborating with stakeholders across the division and gaining valuable insight into HR strategy and activities that are crucial to our ongoing success.

A key part of your role will be to support the Head of Talent and Learning and Development.  The division has several Talent & Development priorities so you’ll be working on multiple projects, coordinating the implementation of programmes across the division, and analysing HR data from a number of sources to identify trends and make recommendations to the business about where we can improve.

Communication and engagement with employees is also an important part of this position, so from day one you’ll be developing excellent working relationships with colleagues across the business to drive engagement projects focusing on employee surveys, employee recognition, and community actions.  You’ll constantly work on ways to record and report your findings before sharing key information in a meaningful way through emails, face to face meetings, and presentations. 

About you  

• Degree qualified – ideally in Business Studies or Human Resources (Master’s degree would be advantageous)
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Able to build strong working relationships with colleagues and work as part of a team with consistently high standards of work
• Experience taking large sets of data and using it to provide insightful information

Benefits 

• Salary up to £30,000
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays 
• Corporate Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme