Location: Essen, NRW, GER, 45141
RWE Group
Start date: September 2026
Salary: starting at 50.000,00 € p.a.
About the role
Are you passionate about people and eager to make a positive impact on their growth and success? Our HR Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to gain a holistic view of Human Resources across the entire RWE Group.
Over two years, you’ll complete four six-month placements of your choice, building experience across areas such as:
1. HR Operations
2. Compensation & Benefits
3. Diversity & Inclusion
4. HR Marketing & Employer Branding
5. Recruiting
6. People & Organisational Development
7. …and many more
By the end of the programme, you’ll have the ideal foundations to thrive as an HR professional, with the experience and network to take your career further within a global energy leader.
Job requirements and experience
We’re looking for ambitious graduates who are eager to work with people, develop new ideas, and take accountability. While HR-related experience is a plus, it is not essential. You’ll bring:
8. A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Business Administration, Psychology, Business Education, or similar, ideally with a focus on HR
9. A strong sense of responsibility, solution orientation, and proactive mindset
10. Organisational talent, analytical problem-solving skills, and creativity
11. Excellent communication skills and fluent English, German is a plus but not required
12. Flexibility and willingness to move between multiple locations
From here, you’ll have a community of support.
At RWE, we have the energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths, and experiences you bring.
Our graduate programs have been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development, with the support you need to succeed. You’ll be assigned a graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the business.
We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you’ll meet senior managers and board members. We are committed to developing our Early Careers cohort, encouraging their passion to grow, and helping to develop their skills with their future careers in mind. Our development journey is anchored around a strengths-based program designed specifically for graduates, giving you the chance to shape your own development and experience deeply personalized learning in immersive environments. All this is further complemented by instructor-led training.
And after the program? The only way is up! Most of our graduates continue their careers with us long after their programs have finished. The skills you gain will provide the perfect springboard for your future career.
Your benefits
At RWE, we’ll do everything we can to support you in fulfilling your potential. Our benefits include:
13. Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
14. Company pension and discounted employee share scheme
15. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays & compensation days
16. International rotations to the UK, Singapore, the US or possibly further afield incl. financial assistance when moving on international assignments
17. An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
18. Free on-site health care incl. health centre (gym) on-site
19. Access to a modern office & state-of-the-art IT
20. Open and diverse company culture with various clubs and societies - join any of our employee networks for social interaction (including Diversity Ambassador Programme)
21. Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops
Apply before 20th January 2026 with just a few clicks: 91404
Please upload your resume and cover letter in English as one document. Should you progress through the interview process, you will be asked to share a copy of your transcript.
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