HR Apprentice – Milton Keynes

We are excited to offer a dynamic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an HR Apprentice. In this role, you will provide valuable support to the HR team, assisting with a variety of key functions and responsibilities that are essential to the effective management of our HR operations.

Responsibilities / Tasks

As an HR Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of HR activities, including but not limited to:

• Assisting with employee relations (ER) processes, providing administrative support and documentation for case management.
• Monitoring probationary periods and preparing necessary paperwork for reviews, confirmations, or extensions.
• Participating in and documenting exit interviews, contributing to reports that analyse employee feedback and reasons for departure.
• Supporting the maintenance and updates of the HR SharePoint site, ensuring that employees have access to the most current HR resources and information.
• Assisting in drafting, reviewing, and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with legal and company requirements.
• Supporting learning and development programs, including talent pipeline initiatives, early career development, and succession planning efforts.
• Providing administrative support for HR projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
• Assisting in managing employee benefits programs, responding to employee queries about entitlements, and assisting with the administration of benefit schemes.
• Contributing to diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Supporting the long-service award process, ensuring recognition programs are executed according to policy.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records, including updating HR systems with essential data (such as new hires, leavers, and employee changes).
• Assisting with the onboarding process, ensuring that new employees have a seamless and positive introduction to the company.
• Providing general administrative support to the HR team, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and responding to inquiries.
• Supporting recruitment activities, including assisting with job postings, coordinating interviews, screening candidates, and supporting hiring managers during the recruitment process.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Must have completed GCSEs, including passes in English and Maths.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited HR apprenticeship program or have a clear pathway to begin one.
• A genuine interest in HR practices, employment law, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all HR-related tasks and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining thorough and efficient HR records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with some exposure to HR software (e.g., Workday) being a plus.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive employee data with care.
• Enthusiasm for learning and personal development, with a proactive approach to acquiring new skills.
• Prior experience in an HR or administrative role (even in a part-time or internship capacity) would be advantageous

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