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Human Resources Apprentice
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Job Title: HR Apprentice
📝 Engagement: 24 months FTC
🌏 Location: Solihull
⌚ Working hours: 0845 - 1730
💰 Salary: Up to £25,000
About the role
The Human Resources Apprentice will support the HR team with the day-to-day administration and coordination of HR activities across the business. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced HR environment while working towards a recognised HR qualification.
You will learn all aspects of HR operations including employee lifecycle administration, onboarding, HR systems, employee relations support, payroll administration and reporting, while developing knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. This role is ideal for someone looking to begin or progress a career in Human Resources.
What you'll do
- Act as a first point of contact for HR queries via the HR inboxes
- Support the HR team with day-to-day administrative tasks
- Assist with preparing HR documentation including contracts, offer letters and employee correspondence
- Support onboarding activities including pre-employment screening checks (PES) which include right to work checks, references and new starter administration
- Coordinate induction sessions, welcome calls and employee HR touchpoints
- Maintain employee records and ensure HR systems are kept accurate and up to date
- Assist with processing changes including salary amendments, promotions and contractual updates
- Support monthly payroll administration and preparation of payroll instructions
- Produce basic HR reports including absence, headcount and employee data
- Provide administrative support for employee relations matters, including note taking where required
- Support HR projects and initiatives including wellbeing, engagement, diversity & inclusion and company-wide HR activities
- Work collaboratively with managers and employees across the business
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained when handling sensitive employee information
- Attend apprenticeship training sessions and complete coursework within agreed deadlines
- Occasional travel to other Acora offices may be required
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What you'll bring
- Strong interest in developing a career within HR
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally
- Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Positive and proactive attitude
Desirable
- Previous administration or customer service experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of HR or employment law principles
- Basic understanding of using AI
- Studying towards or interested in completing a CIPD qualification
What we offer
- 25 days leave + bank holidays
- Your birthday off
- Enhanced parental leave
- Company Pension
- Private medical
- Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Endless learning opportunities
Who are we
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Acora One is a trusted UK technology partner dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses thrive through reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions. Backed by the expertise and resources of Acora Group, Acora One delivers comprehensive managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, connectivity, telephony, and business continuity support tailored to the needs of growing organisations.
Our values
- #1 Be the best you can be
- #2 We do what we say
- #3 Together we win
Interested in becoming an Acoran? Check out the link to our website to read more about us - Acora.com
To be considered for this position, you must have full rights to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities at Acora Group
Acora Group are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race or ethnic origin, gender identity, family situation, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age. We hire our people based on qualifications, merit, skills, and business need.
We are a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer and will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request any reasonable adjustments.
Join us at Acora in creating a workplace where everyone can succeed and make an impact. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
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