HR Apprentice

Summary

We have a really exciting opportunity here at NEC for an ambitious individual with a hard-working mentality to be successful in a role that genuinely makes a difference to the lives of the others, whilst forging a great career step for yourself.

Annual wage: £15,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Friday 24 January
Duration: 1 year 3 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

This role reports into one of the two Senior HR Business Partner's for the whole of the NEC SWS organisation, the role will provide administrative support to the wider team of HR Business Partners who support across the wide variety of business areas within NEC SWS.

We are seeking an individual who has excellent verbal and written communication skills and a focus on delivering a first-class administration service in an efficient, professional and effective manner.

Providing general administration support to the 2 Senior HR Business Partners and wider HR Business Partner team where required, including:

Note Taking at both formal and informal HR meetings
Attending meetings with HRBPs & Colleagues in person and via Teams
Sickness & Absence administration
Accompanying HRBP's on Exit interviews
Probation period tracking and Admin

What opportunities will be available to you:

Attend regular training and development sessions with an assigned mentor
Ensure company policies and procedures such are understood and adhered to
Work with a dedicated apprentice mentor who will support and develop you throughout your apprenticeship
A chance to become a well-rounded member of the team
You will be given the necessary training and development to distinguish yourself early in your career with NEC
An opportunity to learn the fundamentals of becoming a successful employee within a large multi-national organisation
A chance to work within and contribute to, a culture of success, driven by enthusiastic and ambitious employees

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs

Where you’ll work

BizSpace 1st Floor

HP2 7DX

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

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

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

Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3, including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

None required (grade None required)

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

Team Working
Organisation Skills

Other requirements

The key dates provided should be used as a guide only, if the position is filled, the vacancy will be taken down. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the

About this company

We're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

After this apprenticeship

Excellent progression opportunities through wider HR team and the business as a whole

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