About Us
The Wourth Group was established in April 2024 and is the new company name for the group comprising a number of successful lifestyle brands targeting the valuable over-50s consumer, including Hotter.
Hotter Shoes is dedicated to creating a premium collection of footwear that's packed full of style, comfort and versatility, so you can be confident that whatever you've got planned, you're sure to find the style for you. Find your perfect fit thanks to half sizes and a choice of fitting options, taking your pick from sandals, boots, shoes, heels, trainers or even cosy slippers.
About the apprenticeship
This is a fixed-term Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship of approximately 18 months. You will work as part of our HR team at Skelmersdale while studying for the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice — the recognised entry-level qualification for a career in HR. 20% of your working time is protected for off-the-job training: study days, coursework, projects and reading. We will support you with study leave, coaching and a buddy from the wider HR team.
On successful completion you will have:
- Achieved your CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
- Become a Foundation member of the CIPD
- Built a portfolio of practical HR work that meets the End-Point Assessment requirements of the Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship standard
- Gained ~18 months of real HR experience to take into the next step of your career
We are open to discussing onward progression at the end of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.
The candidate
We are looking for someone at the start of their HR career who is excited about learning the profession from the inside. No prior HR experience is required — you will be supported through hands-on projects, coaching and your formal CIPD study.
You will be:
- Curious and proactive — keen to ask questions and try new things
- Naturally organised, with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information
- A clear communicator, both written and verbal
- Able to manage your own workload with appropriate guidance from your line manager and your apprenticeship coach
- Genuinely interested in technology and how AI and automation can make HR work better
- Committed to completing the apprenticeship, including the off-the-job study time
What you will be doing
Your responsibilities will grow as you progress through the apprenticeship. You will start with supervised tasks and take on more independence as your skills, confidence and CIPD knowledge build.
AI and process improvement
- Learn to use AI tools and technologies in an HR context, with support and coaching from the team
- Help identify opportunities to automate and streamline HR processes, reducing manual effort
- Support the development and implementation of improved ways of working across HR operations
- Keep up to date with emerging AI and automation tools relevant to HR administration
Onboarding and offboarding
- Help coordinate all aspects of the onboarding process, including preparing offer letters, contracts and new starter documentation under the guidance of the HR Manager
- Set up new employees on HR systems and coordinate induction schedules
- Support the offboarding process — issuing leaver letters, processing final pay details, arranging exit interviews
- Ensure all company property is returned and access is removed in a timely manner
Absence management
- Maintain accurate absence and sickness records on the HR system (Breathe)
- Track return-to-work meetings and ensure managers complete the required documentation
- Support the monitoring of absence trends and flag concerns to the HR Manager
HR administration and documentation
- Draft and issue letters and documentation for contractual changes — pay increases, promotions, changes of hours or location — with the HR Manager's review
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure all documentation is filed appropriately and securely
- Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures
Recruitment and hiring support
- Support managers through the hiring process
- Prepare offer paperwork and ensure pre-employment checks are completed
- Conduct right-to-work checks under guidance, learning the compliance framework
- Liaise with payroll to ensure a smooth start for new employees
General support
- Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, escalating where necessary
- Help with HR reporting, audits and general administration
- Provide proactive administrative support to the wider HR team as needed
Qualifications and entry requirements
- GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent recognised qualifications) — required by the apprenticeship standard
- Right to work in the UK
- Aged 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship
- Not currently enrolled in another government-funded education or training programme
- Commitment to completing the full ~18-month apprenticeship, including the off-the-job study time
- Comfortable using everyday office software (email, word processing, spreadsheets)
- No prior HR experience required
Pay: £21,500.00-£24,784.50 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
