HR Apprentice

Summary

Due to the continued growth of their Peterlee & Seaham Plants, our client has an exciting opportunity for a HR Apprentice to join their team. They are looking for a diligent and enthusiastic person to provide key administrative support for their HR Department.

Annual wage: £20,500 a year
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Training course: HR support (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
40 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

Review and process transactions in HR systems, NT2, SWF & Kelio
Process employee data for the entire life cycle of an employee, whether they are a new hire, transfer or leaver, to ensure the transaction is completed “Right First Time” and in a timely manner
Complete payroll data inputting monthly, ensuring documents are correctly authorised and processed and that any queries are raised
To check timesheets for accuracy and compliance with polices and regulations
Ensure payroll instructions are processed within given deadlines
Be the first administrative point of contact providing support to employees on HR related queries
Assist in the forming and maintaining of employee records and updating relevant databases
Assist in the preparation of HR documents, e.g. employment contracts, references, resignation letters, confirmation of maternity letters, etc.
Contribute to specific HR and organisational projects / initiatives as required
Maintain information in a confidential manner, following data protection regulations and ensuring the HR operational team and personnel files and recruitment records are GDPR compliant
Reception duties
Fulfilment of additional duties as required
Provide and promote HR service excellence and foster effective teamwork and business relationships

Where you’ll work

Fiennes Road North West Industrial Estate

Peterlee

SR8 2QH

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

GEM PARTNERSHIP 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

Bespoke training sessions will be delivered remotely and onsite.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

About this company

Novares is a global plastic solutions provider that designs, manufactures complex components & systems serving the future of the automotive industry.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position with the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Jen Dunthorne

jen.dunthorne@gempartnership.com

+447848448459

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282600.

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Closes in 17 days (Wednesday 6 November at 11:59pm)

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