HR Apprentice

Are you organised, people-focused and ready to take your first step into Human Resources? Our HR Assistant Apprentice role offers hands‑on experience, professional training and a clear pathway into a rewarding HR career. As a HR Apprentice, you will support recruitment, onboarding, payroll and wellbeing processes while studying for a funded HR qualification. This is not just an admin role - it is a true development opportunity with real responsibility and support. 30 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

What You’ll Gain

• A fully funded HR apprenticeship qualification
• Real‑world HR experience and mentoring
• A strong foundation for future HR roles

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the complete onboarding process for new starters, including reference checks, DBS checks, Right to Work checks and overseas checks.
• Ensure accurate compliance with Single Central Record requirements.
• Manage the online DBS portal and provide support to candidates.
• Ensure a positive and seamless new starter journey, including pre‑employment meetings and one‑month check‑in meetings.
• Issue contracts and offer letters within statutory timeframes, calculating prorated salaries and leave entitlements.
• Take an active role in interview panels and supporting recruiting managers.
• Process payroll changes and generate accurate HR administration paperwork, adhering to payroll cut‑off dates.
• Record new starters on the HR/Payroll system and process starter pension notifications.
• Provide administrative support to Business Partners in employee relations cases, including preparing packs and taking minutes.
• Organise and monitor the exit interview process and ensure efficient completion of leaver processes.

Qualifications

• A high standard of administrative skill with a keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels and build effective relationships
• Competent in using Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel
• Professional and customer focused approach including absolute discretion, confidentiality, diplomacy and sensitivity