HR Support Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Administration

Assist in maintaining employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Support the preparation of HR documents such as contracts, offer letters, and reference requests. Help maintain and update the HR information system Respond to queries from schools in relation to basic HR issues

2. Recruitment & Onboarding

Post job adverts on job boards and trust website. Support in shortlisting candidates and scheduling interviews. Support with pre-employment checks and reviewing the Single Central Record Help with onboarding tasks including preparing induction packs, coordinating induction sessions, and new starter paperwork.

3. Employee Support

Process changes such as promotions, transfers, leavers, etc. Maintain absence records and support sickness/leave tracking.

4. Training & Development

Assist in coordinating internal and external training. Maintain training records and help evaluate learning effectiveness. Support compliance with mandatory training requirements.

5. HR Policies and Procedures

Support communication of HR policies and ensure these are accessible to staff. Assist in monitoring compliance with Trust procedures.

6. Projects and Continuous Improvement

Participate in HR improvement projects and initiatives. Assist in gathering data for reports and metrics to support HR planning and decision-making.
 

Training:

Training is completely remote. You will have full use of the computers in work to access the live online learning sessions via Zoom as well as the 1-2-1 Zoom sessions with the coach. Training is once every 2 weeks, and you will have time each week to complete the session's tasks.  

Training Outcome:

Potential opportunity for full-time role upon completion.

Employer Description:
Multi‑Academy Trust in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, managing 8 schools — 6 primary and 2 secondary — educating around 3,500–3,800 pupils Real Impact: You’ll be contributing to an organisation that relentlessly pursues pupil achievement and social mobility. Development & Mentoring: Access to structured support, personal development time, and career pathways. Collaborative Culture: Part of a trust-wide, supportive community where learning from each other is encouraged. Demonstrated Success: Be part of an ambitious Trust with proven improvements in academic outcomes. Practical Experience: Apprentices are valued and visibly integrated into the Trust, gaining hands-on experience .

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Willingness to learn