Human Resources Apprentice

7 months ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Macfarlane Group Full time

**Location: Coventry (Middlemarch Business Park)**

**Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week)**
**Package: Basic Salary £14,801 to £20,319 (based on national minimum wage linked to age) plus company benefits**
**Sector: Packaging Distribution**

**Our Company**
We, the UK’s largest packaging distributor have an exciting entry-level/development role for someone to join our business as an apprentice, providing the first step in an HR career. We are seeking to complement our Human Resources team based at our Coventry Head Office with the appointment of an apprentice to support the wider HR, Recruitment, and our central services function. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace’. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service.

**The Human Resource (HR) Apprenticeship Role**
Working at our Head office in Coventry, you will report to the HR Manager, providing administration support to the wider HR & Recruitment team, whilst also working closely with our wider ‘central services teams’. There will be the potential to become involved in different projects and your tasks & responsibilities will be varied, incorporating both a range of administrative support and direct liaison/interaction with internal colleagues & external providers.

We are seeking to employ someone on an apprenticeship basis, studying for a ‘Level 3’ qualification in Human Resources (which also carries CIPD professional accreditation).
You will be keen to hone your administrative & customer service skills whilst working within a fast-paced head office function and welcome the opportunity to gain hands-on daily experience of HR and recruitment processes. Whilst this is an apprentice position, there is the potential of a permanent offer of employment following the completion of the program.

**Human Resource (HR) Apprenticeship Core Duties**
Among other things, you can expect to gain exposure and experience in the following areas during your apprenticeship journey with us
- Ensuring all starter information is received in a timely manner, ensuring legal compliance
- Supporting the administration of leavers, including the issuing of p45s
- Updating documents & procedures to ensure correctly presented, as well as on the company intranet
- Involvement in HR administration activities to support the wider team
- Supporting payroll administration procedures and the collation of data
- Maintaining HR systems and files
- Supporting head office reception activities and duties, including switchboard support, and meeting and greeting visitors
- Administration of the HR absence management platform
- Ensuring e-payslip procedures are communicated effectively to all new starters
- Supporting management information processes and reporting requirements
- Ad-hoc project support as and when required
- Supporting training and development - including training records, P&D databases, and delegate communications

**Do you have the correct profile?**

**Our Company Benefits**
We provide a competitive basic starting salary whilst our flexible employee benefits package can include:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
- Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free parking at most of our site locations (or nearby)
- Annual (company paid) volunteering day
- Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
- Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
- Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
- Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
- Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
- Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
- O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
- Charitable giving options
- Long service awards (5-40 years)

Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee’s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement.

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