Overview
Location: EMA Cargo West, East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2TR
Function: Human Resources
Start your HR career with one of the world’s leading logistics companies. At DHL Express UK, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our positive, inclusive culture and our commitment to helping colleagues learn, grow and thrive. We’re now looking for an HR Business Partner Apprentice to join our HR team and begin an exciting career in Human Resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR activities while working towards a Level 5 CIPD qualification.
Role overview
As an HR Business Partner Apprentice, you’ll support our HR Business Partnering team in delivering people initiatives that drive employee engagement, operational excellence and business performance. Working alongside experienced HR Business Partners, you’ll develop core HR and business partnering skills while contributing to real, meaningful work across the organisation. You’ll gain exposure to employee relations, HR operations, workforce planning, employee engagement and people analytics, with structured learning and on‑the‑job development.
Responsibilities
* Supporting HR Business Partners with day-to-day people queries from managers and colleagues
* Assisting with employee relations activities, including investigations, meetings, documentation and note taking
* Helping deliver people initiatives such as engagement activities, talent reviews and organisational change projects
* Supporting onboarding, probation reviews, absence management and performance cycle activities
* Maintaining accurate HR records and producing people data and reports
* Coordinating training activities and supporting learning and development initiatives
* Contributing to HR projects focused on improving processes, employee experience and organisational effectiveness
* Actively completing all apprenticeship learning, assignments and assessments
You’ll bring
* A strong interest in Human Resources and people-focused work
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A high level of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* A proactive, curious and positive approach to learning
* Confidence using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience & qualifications
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (grades A*–C / 4–9)
* Degree educated (business-related discipline advantageous)
* Previous experience in an administrative, customer service or fast-paced environment is desirable but not essential
* Eligible and willing to enrol on a Level 3 or Level 5 HR apprenticeship programme
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* Performance-related bonus opportunity
* Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
* Company pension with excellent contribution rates
* Life assurance
* Enhanced maternity pay and generous company sick pay
* Flexible voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment and gym discounts
* Health assessments and wellbeing support, including mental health first aiders
* Excellent training and development opportunities with a strong focus on internal career progression
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