Apprentice HR Officer

Summary

Koito Europe Ltd is a leading supplier to the automotive industry specialising in the design and manufacture of rear lamp lighting. The HR team supports over 300 employees through recruitment, onboarding, retention and welfare and we are currently looking to recruit and support training of a full-time apprentice officer

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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Pay rate will be dependent on the age of the applicant

Training course

HR support (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 30 January

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

To support the direct and indirect labour recruitment process
To issue contracts of employment
To update, review and maintain all personnel records and computerised systems including personnel and time and attendance systems
To ensure information is passed to payroll in a timely manner
To document and analyse information on absenteeism / headcount to support production of weekly and monthly management reports
To support and direct managers
To give advice on disciplinary matters and issues of employment law and ensure that the necessary information is available and filed in line with procedures
To assist in disciplinary issues where required and ensure there is consistency across the whole site
To deal with maternity/paternity and parental leave
Administration related to internal and external requirements
Dealing with flights/travel, lunch orders and taxi bookings
Manage and maintain the induction process

Where you’ll work

Kingswood Road

Hampton Lovett Ind Estate

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 0QH

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

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

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
Details of the training are yet to be confirmed, but are likely to include some live online training with off-the-job training arranged mostly onsite

More training information

The Koito HR department consists of generalists who all have an area of specialism so an all-round exposure to the role of HR will be experienced

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 5)

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
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

The site is based in Hampton Lovett which has a limited bus service from the local area. Daily travel to WR9 0QH should be considered by applicants.

About this company

Koito Europe Limited (KEL) is a leading supplier to the automotive industry specialising in the manufacture of rear lamp lighting to many vehicle manufacturers. KEL is part of the Koito Manufacturing Company Limited (KMC) which is a Japanese based global organisation engaging over nineteen thousand people worldwide in the design and manufacture of all aspects of automotive lighting and supplying the world’s foremost car manufacturers. This global presence not only helps answer customer needs and facilitates stable product supply but gives us unique strengths in capitalising on new opportunities worldwide. KEL is currently KMC’s main manufacturer of rear lamps and fog lamp products in the European Market.

https://koito-europe.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days paid holiday

After this apprenticeship

Training to CIPD level 5 would be a possible future training route for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KOITO EUROPE LIMITED

Delia Shannon

delia.shannon@koito-europe.co.uk

07773178004

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279271.

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Closes on Saturday 30 November

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