HR Apprentice
Hull, UK
Hybrid - 3 days on-site
Full-time - 35 hours per week
Your new company:
Trident create digital packaging assets for some of the most recognisable brands in the world. Our dynamic, innovative team works with FMCG brands to prepare packaging artworks for mass print production. A digitally focused company, we continuously strive to stay at the forefront of our field, designing and developing our own cutting-edge technologies and powerful systems. This ensures that we are constantly driving our business forward and offering our customers the highest quality service, whether this is retouching media ready for print or crafting a 3D image for E-commerce sites.
Position Summary
The HR Apprentice provides people-related administrative and coordination support across the employee lifecycle while developing practical people management and HR knowledge and professional capability. Working under the guidance of the HR team, the role supports recruitment, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, reporting and day-to-day employee queries.
The position offers structured development through workplace learning and an appropriate HR apprenticeship programme - Level 3 HR Support.
The HR Apprentice is expected to work accurately, maintain confidentiality, provide a positive employee experience, and gradually take on greater responsibility as knowledge and competence develop.
Primary Responsibilities
HR Administration & Employee Records
- Support the accurate maintenance of employee records, people data, HR systems, files and documentation.
- Prepare routine letters, forms, reports and employee communications using approved templates.
- Process employee changes promptly and accurately, escalating queries or discrepancies where required.
Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding
- Support recruitment activity, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates and managers.
- Coordinate pre-employment checks, references, contracts, induction information and new starter documentation.
- Assist with leaver administration, exit documentation, system updates and relevant notifications.
Payroll, Benefits & Employee Changes
- Collate and check people and HR information required by payroll and external providers, working within agreed deadlines.
- Support the administration of pensions, private medical cover, holidays, long-service recognition and other employee benefits.
- Help respond to routine payroll and benefits queries, referring complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR team member.
Employee & Manager Support
- Act as a helpful first point of contact for routine people and HR queries and signpost employees and managers to the correct guidance or support.
- Support managers with standard people related and HR processes and documentation under the direction of the HR team.
- Assist with meeting coordination, note-taking and follow-up actions where appropriate.
Reporting, Process Improvement & Projects
- Prepare regular people and HR reports and management information, checking data for accuracy and completeness.
- Support the review and maintenance of job descriptions, process documents, templates and employee information.
- Contribute to HR projects and people initiatives, engagement activities, learning initiatives and other business priorities.
Learning & Professional Development
- Complete the required apprenticeship learning, assignments and assessments within agreed timescales
- Apply learning in the workplace and actively seek feedback to build confidence and competence.
- Develop an understanding of employment legislation, HR policies, people practices, ethical practice and accepted professional standards.
Knowledge & Skills Required
- A genuine interest in developing a career in people and HR and completing an HR apprenticeship.
- Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time-management skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with people at different levels.
- A professional, discreet and trustworthy approach when handling confidential information.
- Good people skills and a helpful, collaborative working style.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and ask for support when required.
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams or willingness to develop these skills.
- A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently on routine tasks while contributing positively as part of a team.
- Commitment to Trident values, inclusion and professional standards.
What will we provide for you?
You will get to work for a company that is proud of who we are, what we do and how we treat our people – and become part of our Trident DNA. We offer great development and progression opportunities around the Globe, a competitive salary, a benefits package plus hybrid working, an early finish on a Friday and a generous holiday allowance.
Recruitment Timeline:
(may be subject to change)
- Application deadline: 31st August 2026
- First Stage Interviews (on-site): W.C 7th September 2026
- Second Stage Interviews (on-site): W.C 14th September 2026
Trident is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to provide a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
Any CVs submitted by recruitment agencies without prior agreement will be considered unsolicited and will not incur any fees.
Pay: £14,560.00-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kingston upon Hull HU7 3AP
