Majestic Wine - HR Apprentice

Join our People Team and gain real-world experience in HR administration while working towards a recognised qualification!

Who are we?

Majestic is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, operating a network of over 200 stores nationwide. Founded in 1980, the company recently passed back into private ownership following the acquisition of Fortress Investment Group and has undergone an ambitious transformation and turnaround programme. The results of which are now being seen, with record market share growth, a new and improved product range, a new website and six new stores – including a pipeline for future expansion over the next five years. With no minimum purchase, the Majestic range includes over 1,100 different wines, spirits and beers, both online and in-store. Majestic’s key strength is over 1,000 WSET-trained colleagues offering knowledgeable, passionate and friendly customer service across all channels.

The Role

This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR administration while working towards a recognised qualification. You\’ll take the lead on the daily HR admin tasks and support the wider People Team with day-to-day HR tasks, gaining insight into employee lifecycle processes, recruitment, onboarding, and L&D coordination.

Job specifics:

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Up to37.5 hours
• Location: Watford –Our Head Office is based inWatford, just 20 minutes from London Euston. From Watford Junction, we are a 15-minute walk to our Head Office*

*We are proud to offer an Agile Working Policy for Head Office colleagues; a blend of office and remote working which will include 3 days working at the Majestic Office each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer new starter colleague induction and probation checklists

• Help draft employee letters with supervision

• Shadow HR Business Partners in meetings and take notes

• Lead on HR admin tasks like inputting data, tracking changes, and filing

• Learn how to process payroll changes and support monthly reporting

• Help maintain employee documentation and right to work checks

• Support reward and recognition activities

• Assist with recruitment administration (posting jobs, interview coordination, onboarding)

• Respond to basic HR queries on our ticket system (Freshdesk), with guidance

• Work alongside the team to learn how to produce HR reports

• Perform any other ad hoc duties as and when required

Personal Development

You will gain a strong foundation in HR principles and practice, including exposure to recruitment, payroll, employee relations, and HR systems. With support from your team and your training provider, you\’ll develop both professionally and personally throughout the apprenticeship.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• A genuine interest in working in HR

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

• Good attention to detail and time management

• Good IT skills (Google Workspace)

• Positive attitude and a team player

• Good written and verbal communication skills

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary & performance related bonus
• Up to 20% Staff Discount
• 29 days holiday, including public and bank holidays and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance (Worth 2 times your annual salary)
• A contributory Company Pension Plan
• Free parking on site with electric charging points
• Access to Retail Trust which includes: Retail Rewards including Instant savings with discounted e-vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, Discounts of up to 30%, access to free counselling support phone line
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks
• Long service rewards

Although this role is being advertised as an Apprenticeship at 37.5 hours per week, we welcome applications from individuals who may not be seeking a qualification but are interested in HR and would benefit from a more flexible arrangement. We\’re happy to explore how your needs align with our requirements.

We look forward to receiving your application! Together we are Majestic! #TWAM

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

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