People Support Apprentice in Trafford

About this opportunity

In this exciting role you will support the People team with day‑to‑day administrative tasks such as, data entry and documentation ensuring employee records are up to date and handled in line with the local employment law and internal processes.

In this role you will :

• Employee Lifecycle Support: Smooth onboarding / offboarding, accurate contractual changes, and timely written communications (. T&Cs, AWOL, overpayments)
• Responsive People Support: Queries handled positively across platforms, with efficient inbox management
• Payroll Accuracy: Timely sharing of employee data (starters, leavers, changes, leave) to ensure correct pay
• Office & Leave Admin: Daily post handling, organised workspace, and support for parental leave
• Data Integrity: Up-to-date People systems and GDPR‑compliant handling of candidate / employee data
• Recruitment Excellence: Accurate job adverts and a welcoming candidate experience aligned with brand values
• Learning & Development: Support for training delivery and maintenance of accurate training records
• Engagement & Events: Well‑run initiatives and seasonal events, with thoughtful recognition and wellbeing communications

Training will be provided on the job along with Bitesize training sessions, induction onboarding and Litmos training.

How you will be supported

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE in maths and English level 4 / C or above

Personal Qualities

• Industry understanding
• Interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic understanding of HR principles (desirable but not essential)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team