HR Apprentice

Summary

To actively support the needs and ethos of the organisation by contributing to an efficient and robust recruitment process in line with safer recruitment practice. To support the Workforce Development Manager in HR tasks; issuing employment documents, minute taking, people development, onboarding and workforce analytics.

Annual wage: £20,000 a year
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Training course: HR support (level 3)
Hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 - there can be flexibility with start and finish times.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 2 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

To work with the Workforce Development Manager to ensure the smooth running of the recruitment process
To ensure that all job enquiries are dealt with in line with department KPI’s
To follow Safer Recruitment policy at all times
To interview candidates alongside senior staff
To organise interviews and liaise with relevant internal and external parties
To manage all candidate correspondence through the recruitment and selection process
To deal with telephone enquiries regarding recruitment
Professionally reject unsuccessful candidate CV’s
To attend weekly meetings to review and forecast recruitment needs
To ensure that all recruitment databases are kept up to date
Assist in the creation of required monthly reports
To ensure that all recruitment and selection paperwork is filed correctly
Any other recruitment tasks as required

Where you’ll work

Imap School Barrowmore Estate Barnhouse Lane

Great Barrow

Chester

CH3 7JA

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

SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT 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

You will work towards gaining an industry recognised Level 3 qualification in HR Support and throughout your apprenticeship you will receive support and training from specialist staff within the iMap Centre, with onsite and remote apprenticeship training delivered by our specialist training provider, Smart Training & Recruitment Ltd.

More training information

A permanent role as an HR Co-ordinator (salary increment). As a company we are in a stage of growth and would like our apprentice to grow with the business. The Workforce Development Team cover Business Administration, HR and People Practice, Recruitment and Learning and Development so there will be lots of opportunities for growth and progression over the next 12-24 months. We will be able to offer a qualification in In-House Recruitment fully funded as part of a permanent role, alongside potential opportunities for further CIPD qualifications.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

We work in a location that is difficult to access via public transport. The nearest bus stop is approximately 2 miles from site. Applicants would need to consider their ability to get to work independently.

About this company

iMap - Individuals Making Autism Positive are an established support provider committed to increasing the participation of children and adults with autism in all aspects of living and learning. Through understanding we will empower each individual to achieve their aspirations.

https://imapcentre.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Flexible working available, Discounted Gym memberships through the WorkFit scheme, Employee Applause and Engage, Help to Drive Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Comprehensive paid training and career progression -Free on-site parking -28 days AL

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent role as an HR Co-ordinator (salary increment). As a company we are in a stage of growth and would like our apprentice to grow with the business. The Workforce Development Team cover Business Administration, HR and People Practice, Recruitment and Learning and Development so there will be lots of opportunities for growth and progression over the next 12-24 months. We will be able to offer a qualification in In-House Recruitment fully funded as part of a permanent role, alongside potential opportunities for further CIPD qualifications.

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