Working Arrangements/Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career in HR. As an HR Apprentice, you will support the People Team with day-to-day administrative tasks while studying towards your Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience in HR systems, processes, and colleague support, while also gaining valuable insight to office practices by covering reception duties at our Head Office.
Role Responsibilities
* Adding new starters, processing leavers, and making colleague data changes.
* Assist with colleague queries including annual leave, sickness recording, and general HR support.
* Generate system-based employment references for former colleagues.
* Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data compliance.
* Support with other administrative HR task, for example, letter writing, note taking.
* Participate in workplace training, shadowing, and mentoring as part of the apprenticeship.
* Support with reception cover at Head Office, welcoming visitors and managing incoming calls.
* Support the wider People Team with tasks, and cover where required.
* Consistently align yourself with FatFace’s social and environmental mission, demonstrating your commitment through day-to-day actions and the projects you directly influence.
Skills and Experience
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office and HR systems (training provided).
* Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
* Service Delivery
* Communication & Interpersonal Skills
* Managing HR Information
* Problem Solving & Process Improvement
* HR Systems and Processes
* Business Understanding
* HR Legislation and Policy
* Continuous Professional Development
Collaboration and Deliverables
* External Agency or Consultant
* Internal Product Teams (Design, Buying, Merchandising)
* Internal Support Teams (Finance, IT, Retail Operations, People, Compliance, Property)
* Industry Networking
* Department Spend vs Budget
* Team Performance and Development
* Compliance and Governance Requirements
* Timelines and Deadlines
Benefits
* Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues)
* Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options
* Dental insurance (colleague funded)
Discounts & Perks
* 60% off FatFace products
* 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products)
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues)
* EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues)
* Perkbox – Day-one access
* Perkbox – Exclusive brand discounts
* Perkbox – Home workouts and more
* Specsavers eye care scheme
* Eye tests and contributions to glasses
* Free period products
* EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support
Learning & Development
* Day-one access
* 1,000s of learning resources
* Sabbatical leave (in line with service)
* Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave
* Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis.
* Refer a Friend scheme
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply — you might be just the right fit.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
Industries
* Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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