HR Apprentice

Interested in starting a career in HR? We can help you build the foundations of your future career by supporting you to develop your skills and experience, while studying for your Apprenticeship Level 3 in HRM/CIPD.

By joining our friendly HR team, we will support you in developing a comprehensive understanding of the Human Resources function. We will mentor you to provide professional advice to managers, support employees, and co-ordinate the day to day activities of the employee lifecycle. This will be in partnership with studying your apprenticeship ensuring you develop rounded skills and the practical experience required to become HR professional.

Van Elle’s reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions is built upon our People. If you are self-motivated, enjoy getting things done, and are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity, you’ll have what it takes to work at Van-Elle.

**What you'll be doing**
- Undertake a Level 3 in HRM / CIPD.
- Provide HR administration support to the HR Team.
- Support recruitment campaigns and selection processes.
- Co-ordinate the new joiner onboarding and induction processes.
- Liaise with occupational health providers to arrange employee medicals.
- Support Payroll to process salary adjustments and other employee life cycle activities
- Compose and distribute routine written correspondence such as references, job offers, changes to terms and conditions, and resignations.
- Accurately enter data into the HR system ensuring employee records are maintained.
- Maintain the electronic employee filing system.
- Provide note taking support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.

**Who we're looking for (person specification)**
- Level 2 (GCSE) in English and Maths
- Enthusiasm to learn and commitment to study.
- Genuine interest in a career in HR.
- Understanding of confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
- Attention to detail and understanding of the importance of data accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of how to provide excellent customer service.
- Administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to use Microsoft Office and other IT systems.

**Other Requirements**:

- Eligible to work and live in the UK.

**What you’ll get in return**
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Support to complete your Apprenticeship and begin your career in HR
- Hours of work are 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
- 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
- Benefits include company bonus scheme.
- Access to Company pension.
- Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

**About Us**

Over the past 38 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor, successfully completing over 20,000 projects across the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.

Employing over 650 people, with a turnover of over £120 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.