HR Level 3 Administration Apprentice in North Petherton

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. Join a welcoming team where you'll gain practical experience, develop your skills, and feel like a valued member from the very beginning.

Full Time: 39 hours per week

Hourly Pay Rate: £12.26 (rising to £13.64 after successful completion of the new starter review period)

Location: North Petherton

Interview Date(s): Monday 20th - Tuesday 21st July 2026

Application Closing Date: 12th July 2026

Apply with your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your interest and suitability. Selection may include a two-stage process.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with job advertisement creation and posting on relevant platforms and onboarding tasks. Assist the planning and attendance at recruitment job fairs and attend such events. Complete onboarding, right to work and vetting tasks with accuracy and pace, including for Tier 2 contractors.
• HR Administration: Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation and issue and follow up for returned contracts. Assist with preparation of HR reports and presentations. Receive, scan and distribute documentation through paper and digital copies; update databases, spreadsheets and HR systems with accuracy and timeliness. Assist with ordering and distribution of company uniform.
• Learning & Development: Assist in organising training and development for team members and managers. Maintain training records and update the learning management system. Support apprenticeship arrangements across the business, including liaison with apprentices, mentors, managers and training providers.
• Employee Relations: Support employees, trade union reps and supervisors/managers to access updated HR policy information. Support staff consultation sessions on a range of topics including wellbeing, organisational development/change practices, flexible working and contractual changes. Maintain records of meetings, including meeting notes, diary dates and attendees. Organise and attend staff meetings when required, take accurate notes and maintain records.
• Reward & Recognition: Support a range of pay, reward and benefits administration tasks including liaising with benefit providers. Work with the payroll administrator to understand payroll, time and attendance systems and support some elements of payroll. Assist with creation and development of internal staff communications including noticeboards, posters, and company newsletter.

Requirements

• Available to anyone aged 16+.
• Good general understanding of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to develop digital skills to use other HR systems.
• Good awareness of the expectations of customer service, hospitality or administration.
• Able to use the telephone confidently.
• Able to use a computer to send and handle emails, type documents and use spreadsheets.
• Be able to speak and write confidently in English; competent at spelling.
• Good attention to detail; takes pride in their work.
• Ability to be organised, on time and flexible in approach to work.
• Adopt a positive "can do" approach to work tasks and job requirements.
• Demonstrate initiative and a problem‑solving approach.
• Behave as an ambassador for the HR team and the Company Values.
• Confident and professional communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work independently and within a team setting.
• Sensitive to the needs of others, upholds confidentiality at all times, and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• GCSE or equivalent Maths & English at Grade C/Level 4 or above (required) or a level 2 in literacy/numeracy (or equivalent).
• Meet the entry requirements for the Level 3 in HR Support apprenticeship standard.
• Achieve access to client sites through onboarding procedures and maintain an Access Control Pass (ACP).
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.

As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.