HR Support Apprentice

As an HR Support Assistant Apprentice, you’ll provide essential support to the HR Operations department, including: 

Provide advice to employees and managers on UKRI policy and processes Review and action staff change forms and provide advice on associated policy and completion of forms where appropriate.   Act as gatekeeper for the HR inbox, ensuring queries are dealt with in a timely manner, managing day-to-day queries and escalating to the appropriate person/team if appropriate  Champion the use of HR self-service options to aid line managers and employees on generic HR policy and process queries Handle and manage confidential data where required Deliver inductions for new starters and assist with any onboarding issues, including issuing of day one email/checklist to new starters and line managers. Support the occupational health referral process, including contact with employees, line managers and medical practitioners. Support casework, which includes providing routine advice and guidance and taking notes at meetings as and when required. Support HR initiatives and internal projects, as appropriate Look for opportunities to continuously improve in-house HR related processes, also in conjunction with UK SBS Support activities such as Instant Award and In-Year/ End-of-Year Award schemes and Training Workshops.   

Training:

As an apprentice, at least 20% of your contracted working hours will be dedicated to undertaking professional development and training as part of a cohort of apprentices with Babington, completing the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. This professional development programme, delivered over 15 months, covers essential themes that are designed to develop your knowledge and experience to become a well-rounded, proficient HR professional. Sessions will be delivered online through workshops, small group study sessions and self-guided study. You will also be supported on a 1:1 basis throughout your apprenticeship by a dedicated Coach.

Throughout the course, you will build a portfolio of work, demonstrating your application of HR Support tools and techniques.

Towards the end of the programme, you will be supported on a 1:1 basis to prepare you for your End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment will include the completion of a Workplace Project to enable you to demonstrate the required Knowledge, Behaviours and Skills required to pass.

To support your development, you will receive:  

A dedicated line manager and mentor Regular progress reviews with the training provider and line manager Opportunities to work alongside experienced HR professionals Time and guidance to build a portfolio of evidence aligned to the apprenticeship’s knowledge, skills, and behaviours Involvement in real-world work that contributes directly to supporting UKRI’s workforce

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will achieve:

Nationally recognised Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship CIPD L3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice Opportunity to apply for Associate CIPD membership upon completion 

Training Outcome:

The role is ideal for someone starting their HR career who will be supported by HR Operations colleagues and will be encouraged to get involved with activities run by the UKRI Early Careers Network and UKRI Apprenticeship Team. 

Employer Description:
UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Patience