HR Apprentice - University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences

You will be passionate about starting your career in Human Resources and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.

You will be provided with the opportunity to develop full knowledge of the HR lifecycle, from planning recruitment and on-boarding new staff, to the end of fixed-term contracts and retirement planning. You will work to support the HR team with induction and payroll, reward and recognition, employee relations, and engagement. You will regularly interact with all members of the department and will learn to provide advice on university procedures and policies covering a range of issues such as employee welfare, maternity/paternity and absence management. You will provide a professional, high-quality customer-focused service. 

Responsibilities:

The HR Apprentice will be fully trained to provide essential support to the NDCN HR team Act as first point of contact for enquiries from employees, line managers and the general public by telephone, email and face to face, answering straightforward questions or redirecting as appropriate Learn how to manage the HR inbox where required, dealing with appropriate queries or directing emails to the relevant HR contact. Learn how to use the University’s HR system, PeopleXD, to enter confidential, personal data, and assist with data entry into internal databases and spreadsheets Accurately maintain all confidential electronic and paper-based personnel files With support, prepare a wide range of written communications including; contracts, letters and wider communications. This could include drafting and updating information on the HR pages of the website, and helping to prepare training material. Edit job advertisements and job descriptions to ensure that they comply with University guidance and best practice Learn about recruitment processes, assisting with the administration of recruitment exercises which will include; placing advertisements, generating letters to applicants and preparing short listing packs Assist with maintaining personnel files, ensuring accurate records are kept, that they are complete and up-to-date, and support our project to move our physical files to electronic Develop skills and understanding that contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR activities Assist in preparing HR metrics and various reports for the termly Committees and monthly meetings Assist with the delivery of projects across the HR team; working with different team members on a varied array of projects, liaising with colleagues across the department to gather information and support successful delivery Book meeting rooms and make administrative arrangements in support of HR team activities Learn how to manage the recording and tracking of sickness absence and annual leave using PeopleXD or similar HR system. Act as first point of contact for associated queries Gather information for visa applications where necessary Assist with the compilation of data for HESA returns, HR Data returns and run ad hoc reports from the HR database when required Learn how to monitor end of probationary periods and visa expiry dates and highlight any issues to the Senior HR Advisor To develop and maintain the NDCN academic visitor database Run monthly Staff in post and other PeopleXD Reports. Manage HR data quality Undertake other duties in the department from time to time as determined commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of this post, and any other reasonable request

Training:

Duration: 

13 months practical training period, plus 6 months for End Point Assessment 

Delivery model: 

Work-based training with your employer Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 1 year) Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required) Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work  

Qualifications included: 

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment: 

Consultative project Professional discussion

Training Outcome:
Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career

Employer Description:

We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 17,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles. Our apprentices are never on their own and will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region. We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday, office hours. Hybrid working may be available after an initial period and in consultation with your line manager.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,MS Excel, Outlook and Word,Discretion / confidentiality,Able to manage workload,Accuracy,Proactive,Willingness,Interest in HR career