Apprentice HR Assistant

Working closely with the HR Officer and Director of Human Resources, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, responsive and confidential HR service. From supporting recruitment and onboarding to maintaining accurate HR records and assisting with payroll administration, your contribution will directly support our staff and the wider College community.

Daily duties will include;

Support the HR Officer with recruitment and onboarding activities, including posting job adverts internally and externally.

Processing and anonymising applications.

All aspects of scheduling interviews and candidate correspondence.

Administering pre-employment checks.

Responding to candidate queries.

Welcoming interview candidates and meeting with successful candidates prior to their start date to ensure a positive experience and smooth transition into the organisation.

Help to draft and prepare employment paperwork under the supervision of the HR Officer, such as offer letters and contracts of employment.

Help to prepare employee relations paperwork for casework and respond to basic employee inquiries relating to HR policies, directing those more complex issues to the HR Officer or Director of HR as appropriate.

Support the HR Officer with the processing of Leavers, acknowledging resignations, ensuring completion of internal and external actions related to offboarding, and helping to administer the exit questionnaire process and information.

Maintenance of HR Records (both physical and electronic). 

Assisting the HR Officer with the administration of monthly payroll processing, helping to report relevant changes, absences etc to payroll and maintaining records.

Handling and processing confidential information, maintaining confidence at all times.

Undertaking a range of administrative and clerical tasks relevant to the Human Resources function - responding to queries (in person, via email and on the telephone), filing, typing, data-entry etc.

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Training:

All training will be delivered at the workplace. 

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, it is envisaged that there will be opportunities for progression within the HR function or wider professional services team at Derwentside College, subject to performance and organisational needs.

Employer Description:

Derwentside College is a further education provider committed to delivering high-quality education and training to learners across the region. The College supports young people and adults to achieve their potential through inclusive learning, strong employer partnerships and a focus on personal and professional development.

Working Hours :
35 Hours per week. Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 5pm & Friday 8:30am – 2pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Professional