2027 Human Resources Global Graduate Management Trainee

About the role

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey!

Our Global Graduate Program (GGP) is an accelerated, entry-level opportunity for college graduates with 1 to 3 years of professional experience who are ready to fast-track their careers globally. The program is designed to prepare participants for a Lead Manager role within one year, with potential international career opportunities across BAT. As a Global Graduate in Human Resources, you will develop functional, leadership, and business capabilities through hands-on assignments and rotations. You will gain exposure across Talent and Organizational Effectiveness, HR Business Partnering, Rewards, HR Services, and Employment Law and Employee Relations while collaborating with HR professionals and business leaders to support our people strategy and deliver meaningful business results.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze data to support key HR initiatives, using insights to inform people strategies and business decisions.
• Support the development and implementation of programs across Talent and Organizational Effectiveness, HR Business Partnering, Rewards, HR Services, and Employee Relations.
• Contribute to early-career recruitment, learning and development, talent management, employee services, and other people-focused programs.
• Research and analyze complex employee or policy-related matters, communicate HR policies and procedures clearly, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Lead assigned projects through effective collaboration, independent judgment, personal accountability, and active participation in the program’s training and development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• One to three years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Talent Management, or a related area.
• Willingness and ability to pursue career opportunities across BAT’s global footprint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and develop clear, business-focused presentations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation; company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth contributions up to six percent and contributes an additional three percent whether employee participates or not.
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents.
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum) and company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates including employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service.
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations.
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice.
• Health-care concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Company vehicle for eligible employees.
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.

Paid Leave

• Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days).
• Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
• Nine company recognized holidays and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity.
• Funeral Leave.
• Short-Term Disability Leave.
• Long-Term Disability Leave.
• Jury Duty Leave.
• Military Leave.
• Released Time for Children’s Education.
• Community Outreach Leave.
• Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law.