Apprentice HR

We have an exciting opportunity to join our HR team in Willenhall, as an Apprentice Administrator for our HR & Recruitment department. **You will have the opportunity to complete a Business Administration Apprenticeship at Level 3, with 20% off the job paid training.**

You will be required to play a key part in supporting HR & Recruitment, be used to working in a busy team environment and be able to move smoothly around various projects and priorities.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and driven individual who wants to work for an Ofsted Good provider offering a variety of education options to young people.

**Job Specification**
- Complete safer recruitment pre-employment checks, including processing DBS checks and obtaining references.
- Assisting the recruitment team to screen CV’s of job applicants.
- Undertake general administration tasks for the HR and Recruitment team.
- Respond to reference requests for former or current employees.
- Process the driving at work checks for employees.
- Administer the onboarding process for new employees
- Assist with maintaining information and ensuring data is entered accurately onto the HR computerised system.
- Produce reports from the HR system upon request.
- Deal with ad hoc enquiries/telephone queries and general office duties.
- Provide day to day advice to Line Managers and Employees on general HR related queries and requests, escalating more complex issues to the HR Operations Manager.
- Assist in formal meetings, such as employee disciplinaries and grievances undertaking such tasks as may be required by the HR Operations Manager.
- To maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Complying with data protection regulations.
- Keep up-to-date with current HR trends/practices/employment legislation and its implications.
- To undertake any other relevant duties as specified by your line manager, commensurate with the level of this post.

**Essential Requirements**

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

- Experience in HR or Recruitment administration and an understanding of related processes.
- An excellent level of IT knowledge, i.e Google, Microsoft
- Attention to detail

**Desirable Skills/Experience**
- Experience of working in an education environment.
- It would be beneficial to have experience of using HR systems but not essential.
- Adaptable and Flexible - able to adjust working style to suit the needs of different target audiences and situations.
- Good knowledge of GDPR regulations

**Employee Benefits**
- Continuous Professional Development
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday entitlement (excludes statutory holidays) entitlement increasing to 30 with length of service and the option to purchase additional holidays
- Access to an employee assistance programme for yourself and family
- Employee rewards programme offering discounts at major retailers and venues
- Paid volunteering option for all staff
- Employee of the Month
- Two Business Improvement Days
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Company Christmas party

**NB**: Only original or certified documents are acceptable.

**Hours**:37.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm

**Job Type**:Full Time, Apprenticeship Agreement of approx. 18 months

**Salary**:Apprenticeship Wage

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: App/Willenhall