The role
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an Apprentice HR Administrator to support our HR team. This apprenticeship will be based from our Birmingham office and will give you the opportunity to build practical HR experience while developing your knowledge through formal study.
Your workload will always be varied. You will provide administrative support throughout the whole employee lifecycle to include managing the attendance process, supporting our new starter onboarding process by uploading new employees to the HR system, compiling new starter paperwork, monitoring the pre-employment checks and actioning the leaver process. You will also support the wider HR team with meeting preparation and follow-up administration where required. Providing an excellent standard of customer service, you will respond in a timely manner to HR queries from colleagues across the business while developing your understanding of HR policies, procedures and good practice.
The successful candidate will study the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, with our partner training provider BPP. Applicants must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above.
This job description is not an exhaustive list due to the requirements of the role. Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested.
The team
Our team of HR professionals work closely to support the group's business strategy. The team prides itself on supporting and driving our employees' personal and professional wellbeing to ensure they can maximise their full potential.
The person
Applicants will need to have at least five GCSE’s graded A*-C/9-4 or equivalent and have achieved at three A-levels at graded A*-C or equivalent.
You will have a genuine interest in starting a career in HR, you will be involved in the day-to-day activities within our busy department while building confidence in your own responsibilities. You will be organised, reliable and willing to learn, with the ability to prioritise tasks, ask questions and work carefully when handling confidential information. You will have a positive approach, good attention to detail and the confidence to communicate with colleagues across the business.
You will take pride in producing accurate work, checking details carefully and delivering tasks on time. A keen eye for detail, punctuality, flexibility and a proactive approach will be key to your success.
The benefits
With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package.
In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.
