Margaret Howell Ltd.
HR Assistant Apprentice
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Margaret Howell
Margaret Howell is a contemporary British clothing designer who has worked successfully in men’s and women’s clothing for over five decades. Today, Margaret Howell clothes are sold worldwide with 12 own shops in Europe, over 70 outlets in Japan and an established online business.
We Are Hiring: HR Assistant Apprentice
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated HR Assistant Apprentice to join our HR team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in all aspects of HR while working towards a recognised HR qualification. No previous HR experience is necessary; we're seeking someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in developing a career in Human Resources.
Location
Head office, W1
Hours
- Full-time - 35 hours, Monday - Friday
- Fixed-term contract for the length of the apprenticeship
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
- Preparing employment contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation
- Maintaining employee records and HR systems
- Assisting with absence, holiday and probation administration
- Responding to routine HR queries from employees and managers
- Supporting learning and development activities
- Assisting with HR projects and departmental activities
- Attending apprenticeship training and completing coursework within agreed timescales
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Role Requirements
- Has a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
- Is organised, reliable and eager to learn
- An understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Can handle confidential information professionally
- Has good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
The Ideal Candidate
- Able to work in the office full-time
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Willingness to engage with a diverse range of work and projects
- Customer-focused with a positive and resilient attitude
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and engage with managers across cross-functional departments
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Rewards
- A competitive salary up to £26,936
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service
- Generous clothing allowance
- Significant staff discount
- Life insurance
- Contributory pension and salary exchange scheme
- Personal development grant
- Cycle to work scheme
- Birthday day off
- Volunteering day off
- IVF support for parents
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Opportunity to request flexible working (27% of Head Office employees work part-time hours)
- Menopause friendly
We actively implement blind recruitment practices to eliminate bias and ensure a fair evaluation of candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. We believe in creating a level playing field for all applicants, and our initiatives reflect our dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Applications will be considered as they are received. Candidates will be shortlisted based on how their skills and experience match our requirements as set out above.
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