We are looking for an HR apprentice to join the team. The role will be responsible for supporting and coordinating a wide variety of site HR activities, across resourcing, onboarding, employee engagement, metrics and employee relations.
The HR Apprentice will study towards a Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship and will work alongside the site HR Generalists.
Support employee engagement activities including annual engagement surveys, site events and the employee engagement network
Draft HR Communications for the monthly site Newsletter and slides for the Company site updates
Support HR and Talent Acquisition with Early Careers Events such as assessment centres, STEM activities, work experience programs etc
Liaise with People Operations colleagues to ensure activities are completed and data integrity is maintained within the HR master data system.
Administer the company HR recognition schemes, including Long Service Awards, issue certificates to employees and instruct payroll on a monthly basis
Coordinate weekly new starter site inductions and carry out HR system demos for new starters
Support the HR Generalist in employee relations matters including drafting invite letters, attend meetings and take minutes where necessary
Support quarterly audits including running reports, data checking and escalating to the HR Generalists when needed
Support of projects on an ad-hoc basis such as annual performance and pay review
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g Outlook, Word, Powerpoint Excel, Pivot tables
Planning and Decision Making:
~ Diversity & Inclusion
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (women@work, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.
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