HR Apprenticeship (L3)

Possible start date: 4th February 2019

Working week: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm, 37.5 hours per week

Are you looking to start a career in Human Resources? Do you have good interpersonal and problem solving skills? We have opportunities available with employers who want to recruit apprentices to work within their HR Department.

The successful candidate will be working within the HR Department and providing support with the following:

• Understanding organisation structures
• HR legislation and policy
• HR administration support
• HR team functions and processes
• Dealing with HR queries
• Developing solutions to HR problems and escalating complex issues
• Maintaining staff details on computer systems
• Handling sensitive situations professionally and confidentially

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English & Maths (desirable)

Skills Required

• Customer service skills
• Organisation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Problem solving
• Good communication, written and verbal
• Good IT skills, proficient with Microsoft Office
• Professional manner

Personal Qualities

• Motivated and uses own initiative
• Team player
• Sincere and trustworthy
• Flexible
• Resilient
• Friendly and enthusiastic
• Keen to learn and succeed

Qualifications taken

• Apprenticeship Standard for HR Support
• Attendance at College and independent study in the workplace
• Regular visits from the College into the workplace
• Observation and assessments in the workplace
• Use of e-portfolio
• End Point Assessment
• Ongoing training and support from the employer

What Next?

Employers are looking to offer a permanent position within the organisation depending on a satisfactory probationary period and completion of the Apprenticeship programme. Many employers offer additional benefits including pension scheme, health scheme, employee assistance programme etc. Apprentices can apply for the Apprentice Extra Card giving discounts for shopping, restaurants, cinema and travel.