HR Administrator Apprenticeship - Reading

In this role, the apprentice will support the day-to-day operations of the HR function, contributing directly to a smooth and positive employee experience. Working closely with HR Business Partners and the Head of People, they will help deliver an efficient, people-focused service to teams across the organisation. The apprentice will regularly collaborate with IT and Finance, and will interact with employees at all levels, including software, engineering, research, commercial and support teams. They will gain hands-on experience in key HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, HRIS administration, document drafting, reporting, and supporting people-focused programmes and communications.

Responsibilities:

Manage employee requests and HR administrative tasks, including letters, system access, benefits enrolments and policy queries, escalating issues where needed. Prepare contracts and offer documentation, handle candidate communication, and support reference and right-to-work checks alongside Recruitment and HRBPs. Support onboarding activities, working with IT and finance to ensure a seamless new-starter experience and contributing to improvements where possible. Execute offboarding processes, maintain accurate employee records across HR systems, and produce routine reports and data exports from the HRIS. Assist with internal communications, events, and DE&I initiatives, offering ideas and suggestions to HR leadership to help enhance the people function.

Benefits:

Free onsite parking at both Reading offices. Shuttle taxi service from Reading Station. Complimentary snacks, fruit, tea and coffee. Team lunches during company meetings. 25 days’ annual leave per year. Flexible working hours (with core hours). Hybrid working: 2–3 days in the Reading offices, 2–3 days remote anywhere in the UK. Private medical insurance. Health cash plan. Wellbeing portal. Company socials and events. Cycle to work scheme.

Training:

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose, and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changing operating environment.

On completion of this 12-month apprenticeship, you will have gained your HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
OQC is redefining the future of quantum through the delivery of high performance generational hardware to deliver real world value by 2028.  At OQC, our mission is simple: to build the quantum-accelerated world. To do this, we build Application Optimised Compute; quantum computers specifically engineered for the commercial advantage era where first quantum applications deliver business value to customers.  Founded in 2017 by our CSO Dr. Peter Leek, OQC is a global leader in quantum technology.  Based on superconducting circuits, our technology will bring fault tolerant quantum computing within reach due to our world leading patented architecture: the Coaxmon, and our proprietary dual-rail Dimon™ qubit technology.   

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Administrative skills,Organisation skills