Human Resources Apprentice

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

Recruitment, Induction and Exit Procedures

Assist with recruitment activities, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews and conducting initial candidate screenings Support with the onboarding and induction for successful candidates, including producing offer letters and other employment-related documentation Assist in the processing of DBS checks and ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures

HR Policies & Procedures

Respond to general HR-related inquiries from schools and the central team, escalating where appropriate Shadow experienced HR team members to gain insight into various HR specialisms Keep up-to-date with changing legislation that may impact Trust policies

Compliance

Help maintain the HR & Payroll management system, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and are held in accordance with GDPR  Provide support in maintaining the Trust's Single Central Record (SCR) Support with monitoring absence, annual leave and leave of absence within the central team

General

Help maintain employee files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues Attend apprenticeship training sessions and complete coursework in a timely and professional manner Other duties of a similar level of responsibility may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time

Training:

The apprenticeship course will take place at Burnley College and you will be based at the Trust Central Team offices.

Training Outcome:

Romero Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our pupils. We are seeking a Human Resources Apprentice who is passionate about people, motivated and detail-oriented to join our central team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to gain practical HR experience whilst working towards a recognised qualification.

Employer Description:
We are one of three multi academy trusts established by the Catholic Diocese of Salford to serve the schools in the north of the diocese. Our geographical area includes diocesan schools within the local authorities of Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Calderdale. We are a rapidly growing academy trust. Currently, we are family of eleven primary and four secondary schools. The Trust includes some schools with directive academy orders but most are voluntary convertors who have taken the decision to become an academy to work more closely within our community of schools to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils and to support each other. The purpose of the Trust is simple: We have come together so that our schools can work together to improve the outcomes, experiences and future life chances of our children and young people.

Working Hours :
37 hours per week; Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm, Full Year.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Strong time-management,Discreet of sensitive info,Commitment to equality,Commitment to diversity