HR & Administration Apprenticeship

Working alongside the HR Team, supporting in all aspects of the Human Resources administration. Maintaining confidentiality at all times is essential. Excellent Excel skills and IT systems would be an advantage with a methodical and process-driven focus.

Signposting and supporting managers with company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and in line with best practice. Helping to provide information/statistics to assist managers in monitoring and managing performance and attendance against service delivery expectations. Build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, to support understanding and ensure effective communication of good HR practice. Monitor the HR inbox for employee communications. Assisting with HR issues, providing an accurate and timely administration service for issues/problems and effectively managing expectations.  Escalating complex or highly sensitive matters to the HR Officer, Head of HR. General reception and telephone duties including the greeting of visitors, assist in hosting meetings and maintaining Boardroom facility. Pro-actively support with Company recruitment, ensuring optimum use of Networx, our recruitment system.  Ensuring timely advertising and communication as required.  Engaging and developing relationships with Networx recruitment team or external agencies and partners as required. Ability to write or support to develop job descriptions, person specifications and job adverts, identifying appropriate channels for advertising and attraction along with cost saving initiatives as appropriate. Assist with the application process - check application forms, shortlist, support at interview where required and effectively and sensitively communicate to unsuccessful applicants. Managing the onboarding process and completing all employment checks and ensure that prospective staff have the right to work at the organisation and that we are in receipt of the required fit for purpose documentation e.g. appropriate references.  Escalate issues where applicable. Take ownership of the new starters and corporate induction process, scheduling, invites and associated paperwork, booking the room and any catering requirements.

Training Outcome:
Progression would be dependent on candidate suitability with the option to work towards Level 5 People Professional.

Employer Description:
Gradus was founded in 1966 and has evolved from a flooring accessories business, which still remains at the heart of our activities, into a fully fledged contract interior solutions provider. With approximately 300 employees serving both the UK and International markets, Gradus offers solutions for carpets, barrier matting, wall protection and LED lighting systems, in addition to a comprehensive range of stair edging and floor trim profiles. Our culture is built on problem solving, service and customer support, and the Gradus brand values of quality and expertise are implemented throughout all business activities to ensure peace of mind for all our customers.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5.15pm (38.5 Hours - hours to be confirmed at interview).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience