HR Apprentice

The successful candidate will be a part of a small but passionate team, working in the Business Support Team at Equal Lives. Our mission is to remove disabling barriers and empower disabled people to live independent lives full of choice and control.

Our Business Support team encompasses all of the central functions that enable our services to support local disabled people as much as possible. We’re responsible for HR, marketing, fundraising and strategic direction.

Duties of the role include:

Keep HR software up to date ensuring documentation is appropriately stored and reviewed Support the management team with minutes in HR related meetings Provide consistent documentation templates and letters for staff relating to HR matters Support managers with HR queries Advertise, shortlist, interview and prepare induction timetables for recruitment Work closely with the Business Support Team to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, and new P&P are created when required Review P&P on a regular basis and make recommendations for managers on suggested changes Create training guides for use during induction, working closely with the Business Support Officer Provide basic HR advice and guidance to the management team in line with best practice Work closely with the Business Manager to ensure the management team’s strategic plans can be implemented with minimal HR issues Any other reasonable tasks as required by the organisation

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard This apprenticeship is supported by the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice Monthly classroom attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus)

Training Outcome:

We will aim to make the HR Assistant position a permanent position after the apprenticeship, however there will often be other opportunities within the organisation for progression.

Employer Description:
We are Equal Lives. A disability rights organisation based in Norfolk and Suffolk. We exist to support people of any age who face disabling barriers and we are dedicated to making their voices heard. We are a user led organisation (ULO), meaning we are led by people who access care and support services themselves - with a strong majority of our board identifying as disabled.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with a 30 minute lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Passion for learning,Wants to make a difference