Job Title
People & Culture Graduate Scheme 2026
Ref #
54153
Date posted
Monday, September 29, 2025
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
People & Transformation
Department
Generalist
Position level
J - Technician / Administrator
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect

We are recruiting for a Graduate to join our People & Culture team at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. As a People & Culture Graduate, you will gain hands-on experience across key areas of Human Resources, supporting initiatives that enhance our employee experience and help shape the future of McLaren’s dynamic, high-performance workplace. 

This is a two-year rotational programme (4 x 6-month placements) designed to accelerate your development and understanding of McLaren’s people strategy, employee lifecycle, and organisational culture, equipping you to contribute meaningfully to our future workforce and operations. 

Please note this is an onsite position. 

What You'll Do

You will work within core areas of HR, including Operations, HR Generalist, Payroll & Benefits, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition & Early Careers, and Employee Experience & Culture.   

Your responsibilities may include: 

HR Operations & Administration: 

    • Gain exposure to HR systems and data management processes 
    • Assist with documentation, policy updates, and compliance tracking 
    • Support HR Business Partners with day-to-day casework and reporting 

 

People & Culture Generalist Team:

    • Support the P&C Generalist team in providing business-facing assistance, acting as the primary point of contact for HR queries. 
    • Provides project support by assisting with people-related initiatives. 

 

Payroll & Benefits 

    • Assist in administering employee benefit programmes and compensation processes. 
    • Coordinate with third parties such as benefit providers and wellbeing platforms 
    • Drive communication and engagement by promoting benefits through guides, FAQs, and events to boost employee understanding and uptake. 

 

Learning & Development 

    • Assist with coordinating training sessions and workshops for employees 
    • Support the development of learning materials and e-learning resources 
    • Help track employee learning progress and maintain training records 
    • Contribute to initiatives that promote continuous professional development across teams 

Talent Acquisition & Early Careers: 

    • Support the hiring and onboarding of new employees 
    • Assist with planning and running assessment centres and engagement events 
    • Help coordinate candidate communication and logistics 
    • Help welcome and integrate new employees into McLaren, ensuring a smooth transition. 

 

Employee Experience & Culture: 

    • Contribute to initiatives that support employee wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion 
    • Assist in collecting and analysing feedback from surveys and events 
    • Support planning and delivery of culture-building activities across the business 



What You'll Bring
    • You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 or above in a relevant degree in Social Sciences, people-focused disciplines, Business Management, or other relevant fields. 
    • A strong interest in people-focused challenges within high-performance business environments 
    • Excellent communication and organisational skills 
    • High emotional intelligence and professionalism when working with sensitive topics 
    • Some familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and an interest in data analysis or HR systems (e.g. SAP) is advantageous 

You must also bring a passion for cars, and a desire to work at the cutting edge of the automotive industry within our People & Culture business area


Personal Attributes:

We’re looking for individuals who bring the values and behaviours needed to thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment. The most desirable attributes include: 

    • Empathy and integrity – trusted to support people-related matters with discretion and care 
    • Proactive mindset – eager to take ownership of tasks and spot opportunities to improve 
    • Adaptability – comfortable managing change in a growing, fast-paced organisation 
    • Collaborative spirit – able to build positive working relationships across departments 
    • Strong attention to detail – especially when handling employee data or documentation 
    • Analytical approach – confident drawing insights from surveys, trends, or HR metrics 
    • Passion for inclusion – committed to creating a workplace where all employees can thrive 
    • Effective communicator – clear and professional in written and verbal communication 
    • Resilience – capable of staying composed and supportive under pressure 
    • Genuine interest in people – excited by talent, growth, and organisational culture 

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
  • Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars
*Qualifying criteria applies

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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