HR Administrator Apprentice

Summary

As the HR Apprentice for Movado Group UK, you will report directly to the Director of HR. Your role will be integral in supporting various HR functions and will provide versatile exposure to the organisation's core functions.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Employee Benefits: • Life insurance • Pension scheme • Income Protection • Private Medical insurance • Employee Assistant Programme • 25 days annual holiday plus Bank holidays • Staff watch allowance • Staff discount on watches

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm Hybrid Working (3 days in office/2 days home). Flexible working available

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 April

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As the HR Apprentice, your role will include tasks in recruitment, employee engagement, office administration, and financial. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a dynamic environment, working on initiatives that enhance the employee experience and ensure the smooth operation of our HR department.

Responsibilities:

Assist in handling day-to-day HR queries from employees, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
Assist with office management tasks, ensuring a well-organized and efficient workplace.
Support with employee engagement and charity initiatives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
Support the HR department with general administrative tasks and projects as assigned.
Manage the onboarding process for new hires, including drafting contracts, and performing right-to-work checks.
Oversee the offboarding process for departing employees, including organising exit interviews.
Help identify improvements to existing processes to maximise efficiency.
Raise HR purchase orders (POs) and track company credit card receipts and spending audits.
Monitor and manage absence administration and family leave requests as needed.
Complete other administrative or ad hoc tasks as required.
Support the social committee in the arrangement of various activities and events.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a dynamic environment, working on initiatives that enhance the employee experience and ensure the smooth operation of our HR department.

Where you’ll work

1 FETTER LANE
LONDON
EC4A 1BR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD

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

As well as internal training and support, this role is supported by a Business Administration level 3 Apprenticeship standard including Functional Skills (if required) delivered by the Apprenticeship College.

This training will be delivered via live virtual sessions twice a month using IT specific sessions, workshops and theatre-based learning to deliver the apprenticeship standard. Ongoing skills coaching support will also be provided.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Flexibility
Maintaining Confidentiality
Socially Confident

Other requirements

Skills Required: • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. • Flexibility to adapt to the role's needs and contribute to the team's success. • Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. • Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information and HR matters. • Commitment to providing excellent service to employees and stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Attributes Desired: • Takes Initiative • Keen interest in personal and professional development • Willingness to learn • Confidence • Objective/Impartial mindset • Interpersonal Skills • Socially confident

About this company

Movado is an American watch brand originally founded in 1881 in Switzerland and is one of the world's premier watchmakers, Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, and distributes Movado, MVMT, Olivia Burton, EBEL, Concord, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Lacoste and Calvin Klein watches worldwide, and operates Movado company stores in the United States.

https://www.movadogroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity to become a more permanent part of the team upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD

Rochelle Wallace

rochelle.wallace@theapprenticeshipcollege.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309007.

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Closes on Saturday 19 April 2025

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