HR Apprentice

About this opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone starting their career in HR. As a HR Administration Apprentice, you’ll support the HR team with recruitment, staff records, payroll admin, and general queries from staff.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Support
• Help prepare job adverts and application packs, using templates.
• Post vacancies on MyNewTerm (ATS) and wider Social Media
• Track job applications and respond to basic queries from applicants. Help arrange interviews and prepare paperwork for interview panels. Assist with pre-employment checks (references, ID, DBS)
• Support with on-boarding of new starters (e.g., welcome packs, induction paperwork, and other forms), and support with staff inductions
• Set up employee’s electronic files
• Monitor probationary periods, liaising with line managers to remind them when meetings are due

HR Administration
• Monitoring the HR team inbox, responding to basic queries when able to and within limitations of own knowledge
• Creation and maintenance of electronic personnel files
• Keep HR systems and personnel files up to date, in adherence to Data Protection rules
• General administrative support; including scanning, printing, copying and collating documents, note-taking, updating SharePoint

Payroll Support
• Assist with gathering information for payroll (e.g., new starters, changes in hours)
• Help process basic payroll changes and pass information to the payroll provider
• Deal with simple pay queries and escalate when needed

Absence Management
• Record staff absences and notify line managers when action is needed
• Assist in preparation of absence reports and return-to-work documents. Take minutes at absence meetings as required

General Support
• Be a helpful first point of contact for staff with HR-related questions
• Help promote staff wellbeing activities and resources
• Be flexible in supporting wider team activities
• Attend training and team events relevant to the role

Safeguarding
• Follow all safeguarding procedures and maintain relevant logs
• Ensure safer recruitment practices for all staff and visitors
• Promote the welfare and safety of all children and young people

Training and Development
• Work towards a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship qualification (or similar). Receive on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced HR professionals
• Attend regular check-ins with your training provider and line manager

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

GCSE Maths and English 4/C or above

Personal Qualities

An interest in HR, education or working in a school environment
Friendly, positive, and open to learning

Skills

A great communicator and a good listener
Attention to detail and enjoy being organised
Ready to commit to a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship
Basic IT skills (e.g., Word, Excel, email)

Some experience in admin would be beneficial but not essential