HR Admin Apprentice

Summary

To undertake a range of administrative duties to support the HR Team to deliver a consistent, high-quality, integrated and seamless service.

Annual wage: £12,261 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 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

Provide administrative support to the HR Department
To administer activities associated with the entire employee cycle such as recruitment, induction, new joiners, performance management, training and development, and leavers
Contribute to the successful achievement of team plans by undertaking administration work efficiently and reporting on progress until complete
Ensure that all employee data and personnel files are secure, accurate, up-to-date and fully compliant with all relevant legislation.
Maintain and update the HR system
To understand the nature of the role and maintain confidentiality
Manage holiday and sickness calendar
Help with the smooth running of the office, including maintaining and replenishing office supplies
Assist with printing, scanning and filing of all types of personnel documents
Booking meeting rooms and arranging interviews with candidates

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, duties and responsibilities of the post may change as requirements and circumstances change.

The post holder may be required to carry out such other duties as requested by management that are broadly within the level of the post.

Where you’ll work

Beal High School, Upper School, Woodford Bridge Road

Ilford

IG4 5LP

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

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

This apprenticeship will require a day release at our campus in Stratford.

Level 3 Business Administrator
Behaviour, Skills and Knowledge

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills

Other requirements

This is an office based role, please ensure you can travel to the employer and commit to the hours before applying.

About this company

Our open culture ensures that all Trust staff and students are motivated and supported to develop their own skills, supporting each other to be their very best to provide an exceptional educational experience.

After this apprenticeship

There is an opportunity to secure a permanent position at the end of the apprenticeship.

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