Apprentice HR & Recruitment Administrator. Job in Willenhall Education & Training Jobs

Apprenticeship - HR and Recruitment Administrator

Hours: Full Time, Apprenticeship, 37.5 hrs per week, Mon-Fri

Location: Willenhall

Salary: £8 per hour (Apprenticeship Wage)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our HR team in Willenhall, as an Apprentice Administrator for our HR & Recruitment department. You will have the opportunity to complete a Business Administration Apprenticeship at Level 3, with 20% off the job paid training. You will be required to play a key part in supporting HR & Recruitment, be used to working in a busy team environment and be able to move smoothly around various projects and priorities. This is a great opportunity for a self‑motivated and driven individual who wants to work for an Ofsted Good provider offering a variety of education options to young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete safer recruitment pre-employment checks, including processing DBS checks and obtaining references.
• Assist the recruitment team to screen CVs of job applicants.
• Liaise with managers and candidates to arrange interviews.
• Undertake general administration tasks for the HR and Recruitment team.
• Respond to reference requests for former or current employees.
• Process the driving at work checks for employees.
• Administer the onboarding process for new employees.
• Assist with maintaining information and ensuring data is entered accurately onto the HR computerised system.
• Produce reports from the HR system upon request.
• Deal with ad‑hoc enquiries/telephone queries and general office duties.
• Provide day‑to‑day advice to Line Managers and Employees on general HR related queries and requests, escalating more complex issues to the HR Operations Manager.
• Assist in formal meetings, such as employee disciplinaries and grievances undertaking such tasks as may be required by the HR Operations Manager.
• Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Comply with data protection regulations.
• Keep up‑to‑date with current HR trends/practices/employment legislation and its implications.
• Undertake any other relevant duties as specified by your line manager, commensurate with the level of this post.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in HR or Recruitment administration and an understanding of related processes.
• An excellent level of IT knowledge, e.g. Google, Microsoft.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience working in an education environment.
• Experience of using HR systems (beneficial but not essential).
• Adaptable and flexible, able to adjust working style to suit various target audiences and situations.
• Good knowledge of GDPR regulations.

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 with length of service.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – purchase an additional 2 weeks holiday per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support for you, direct family members and dependents over 16.
• Employee Referral Scheme – potential to earn up to £500 if you refer someone we employ.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme – significant savings on essential purchases through instant vouchers, reloadable cards and cashback.

Nova Training places the highest priority on safeguarding all of our learners and staff. All job applications will be subject to detailed scrutiny, including identity checks, DBS checks and verification of UK work entitlement. Applications must be made on the NTS1d Employment Application Form which will be sent if you are called for an interview. We receive a high number of applications for each role advertised and may not be able to deliver feedback to all unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and please visit our website and Indeed for future opportunities.