HR Support Apprenticeship

Summary

W Crowder & Sons Ltd, part of the RSK Group are a growing and supplying hardy wholesale nursery stock to commercial landscape professionals, land owners and public sector organisations throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Ireland and Western Europe. They are currently seeking a HR Support Assistant as an Apprentice at their site in Horncastle.

Annual wage: £12,979.20 a year
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Training course: HR support (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 18 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

Assist with data inputting
Assist with employee related queries
Using HRIS (HR Information Systems) software and recording data
Assisting with Career fairs and promotion of the company
Assisting with the development & promotion of policies & procedures
Helping develop the long term HR strategy alongside the Head of Finance & HR

Where you’ll work

Lincoln Road

Horncastle

LN9 5LZ

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

BOSTON 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

You will meet with your Boston College based assessor at least once a month, either at your workplace or remotely on Teams.

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Good timekeeping
Enthusiastic
Personable & professional
Keen interest in HR

About this company

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

http://www.crowders.current-vacancies.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the course will lead to a better understanding of the subject, and you could also progress onto other qualifications in this field.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOSTON COLLEGE

Suzanne Davison

Apprenticeships@boston.ac.uk

01205313238

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281854.

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Closes in 2 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

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