Description
This is an entry-level apprenticeship role designed to provide hands-on experience across a broad range of HR activities while working toward a recognised HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 3 or level 5). The HR Assistant (Apprentice) will support the HR Business Partner, within the Battery and Mobility (BAM) Business Unit, in delivering high-quality HR services to the business, ensuring an efficient, professional and confidential service.
This role is ideal for someone looking to begin a career in Human Resources, with full training and support provided.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
1. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Business Partner.
2. Maintain accurate employee records on HR systems (e.g., Workday).
3. Assist with preparing HR documents, including contracts, offer letters, and reference requests.
4. Support the maintenance of personnel files in line with GDPR and company policy.
5. Assist with HR reporting, data entry and ensuring accuracy of information.
Recruitment & Onboarding
6. Support the recruitment process by posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
7. Assist with preparing interview packs and maintaining the applicant tracking system.
8. Help coordinate onboarding activities, including induction schedules and new starter documentation.
9. Set up new starter files and ensure system updates are completed.
Employee Lifecycle Support
10. Support processes such as new starters, leavers, probation reviews and contract changes.
11. Assist with organising training sessions, booking rooms, and tracking attendance.
12. Help maintain absence records and support the production of absence reports.
Employee Relations Support
13. Support HR colleagues with note-taking during formal and informal meetings (e.g., investigations, reviews).
14. Observe and learn how HR colleagues manage ER cases, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
General HR Support
15. Provide a first point of contact for basic HR queries, escalating more complex issues appropriately to the HR Business Partner.
16. Assist in coordinating company events, recognition initiatives and engagement activities.
17. Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support HR initiatives.
What You Will Learn
During your apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in:
18. UK employment law foundations
19. HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
20. Recruitment and selection principles
21. HR system usage and data management
22. Effective communication and problem solving
23. Handling confidential information professionally
24. Managing workload and prioritising tasks
You will also complete a recognised qualification such as CIPD Level 3 HR Support (or equivalent) or CIPD Level 5 HR Associate Diploma in People Management (or equivalent) with study time provided.
Skills & Attributes Required
25. A genuine interest in pursuing a career in HR
26. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
27. Good communication skills (written and verbal)
28. Organised, proactive and willing to learn
29. Ability to handle confidential information sensitively
30. Good IT skills, including MS Office
31. Positive attitude and ability to build good working relationships
Qualifications
32. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
33. Eligibility to complete a Level 3/ Level 5 HR apprenticeship programme
34. HR experience preferred but not essential
Benefits of the Apprenticeship
35. Fully funded HR qualification
36. On-the-job training and mentoring
37. Exposure to all areas of HR
38. Opportunity to develop skills and progress within the profession
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.