HR Apprentice (Amwins Global Risks)

Summary

The HR Apprentice will be responsible for providing efficient administrative support to the HR department to ensure the employee life cycle runs smoothly.

Annual wage: £24,000 a year
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Training course: HR support (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 11 November
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Managing all administration for the employee life cycle across all areas of the business, with a particular focus on on-boarding and off-boarding an employee
Draft contracts of employment and coordinate the on-boarding process for all new joiners, in conjunction with the Talent Acquisition team, HR Advisors and HRBPs. Also, working closely with hiring managers and GST departments (including but not limited to the Group IT Team) to ensure a smooth user experience
Liaise with our third-party employment vetting provider ensuring all relevant background checks are carried out and are completed on time for new joiners, flagging any discrepancies to the relevant HRBP
In conjunction with our third-party Employment Vetting provider ensure DBS renewals are processed for all employees as and when required
Liaising with the Senior L&D Co-ordinator to ensure all probationary requirements are met regarding mandatory training and updating the HR system
Prepare and issue leaver paperwork in a timely manner, following relevant procedures at all times
Ensure all new joiners and leavers are processed accurately and in a timely manner on the HR system to ensure correct salaries are paid at all times
Work closely at all times with the Talent Acquisition team, HR Advisors and Senior L&D Co-ordinator to ensure all aspects of the department's administrative work is successfully delivered
Co-ordinate any changes to Terms & Conditions such as salary increases, job title changes etc in conjunction with the HR Advisors ensuring the HR system and employee files are accurate and up to date, at all times
Upload data to the HRIS (HR Information System), managing changes to records, and ensuring the validity and accuracy of the information
Monitor and action all incoming mail to the HR inbox, responding to all internal and external enquiries in a professional and confidential manner, copying in the relevant HR Advisor or HR BP where required

Where you’ll work

22 Bishopsgate

London

EC2N 4BQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

HR support (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Service Delivery: Delivers excellent customer service on a range of HR queries and requirements, providing solutions, advice and support primarily to managers. Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Uses agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. Takes the initiative to meet agreed individual and team KPIs in line with company policy, values, standards. Plans and organises their work, often without direct supervision, to meet commitments and KPIs.

Problem Solving: Uses sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Takes ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.

Communication & Interpersonal: Deals effectively with customers/colleagues, using sound interpersonal skills and communicating well through a range of media eg phone, face to face, email, internet. Adapts their style to their audience. Builds trust and sound relationships with customers. Handles conflict and sensitive HR situations professionally and confidentially.

Teamwork: Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.

Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve HR performance and service; acts on them within the authority of their role. Supports implementation of HR changes/projects with the business.

Managing HR Information: Maintains required HR records as part of services delivered. Prepares reports and management information from HR data, with interpretation as required.

Personal Development: Keeps up to date with business changes and HR legal/policy/process changes relevant to their role. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance and overall capability.

Your training plan

HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

More training information

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team
Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))
Any 3 A levels (grade (A*-C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Prioritise own workload
Able to work deadlines
Accuracy typing and inputting
Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft 365
Enthusiastic
Flexible approach to work
Personable
Can do attitude
Detail-orientated mentality
Proactive

Other requirements

-Private Healthcare -Pension (3% employee, 6% employer - will match up to 9%) -Well-being subsidy -Eye care -Dentist Plan -Cycle to work scheme

About this company

At Amwins Global Risks, we succeed together. We're not 'just another London broker' placing risks and signing contracts. We're forging relationships that are built to last. With over 700 employees around the world and a global footprint across more than 150 countries, we've cemented our place as a top 10 contributor to Lloyd's. Insurance is a relationship-based business, and achieving success means hiring the best talent in the industry. When you join us, we will encourage and support your professional and personal development as we invest in you and your learning to help you succeed and grow. We believe in a flat organisational structure that prizes expertise and relationships equally. We've built a workplace where talent, collaboration and inclusivity are valued, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace where everyone who works with us can be themselves.

Company benefits

-Private Healthcare -Pension (3% employee, 6% employer - will match up to 9%) -Well-being subsidy -Eye care -Dentist Plan -Cycle to work scheme

After this apprenticeship

Potential for further development within the company

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