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We are seeking a proactive and organised HR Administration Apprentice to join our fast-paced manufacturing business.
You will support the HR team with recruitment, employee records, payroll administration, and day-to-day HR queries while working towards a recognised qualification.
As an HR Administration Apprentice, you will work as part of the HR team, supporting employees and managers across our fast-paced manufacturing site.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, and preparing new starter documentation.
- Maintaining accurate employee records and updating HR systems, ensuring all information is handled confidentially.
- Assisting with payroll administration, time and attendance records, absence information, and employee documentation.
- Responding to routine HR queries from employees and managers and directing more complex matters to the appropriate HR team member.
- Supporting employee inductions, training administration, and the organisation of site engagement activities.
- Uploading HR news, employee updates, and engaging content to the company intranet, acting as a content ambassador for the site.
- Helping to promote key business messages, employee initiatives, and site events through internal communication channels.
- Shadowing HR and operational meetings to gain an understanding of how people-related matters are discussed and managed within a manufacturing environment.
- Completing general administrative duties, including preparing letters, scanning documents, managing files, and producing basic reports.
- Learning about HR policies, procedures, and employment practices while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
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Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
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This is a busy and varied role within a manufacturing environment. Applicants should be comfortable communicating with people at all levels, managing confidential information, and balancing multiple priorities while studying towards their qualification. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a Derby College email address (@derby-college.ac.uk).
Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply, please submit your application as early as possible.
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