HR Apprentice (Level 5) - UCB

Are you passionate about people and ready to take the next big step in a career in HR? If you’ve already gained at least six months of HR experience and are looking for a role that combines real-world impact with continuous learning, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At UCB, a global biopharmaceutical leader in neurology and immunology, we’re driven by a bold ambition: to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. With over 9,000 colleagues across the globe, we put patients at the heart of everything we do – and we know that our people are essential to making that happen.

We’re looking for a motivated and curious HR Apprentice to join our vibrant UK HR team on a 24-month apprenticeship programme. While working alongside experienced HR professionals, you’ll provide day-to-day support for our 700 UK-based colleagues, gaining hands-on experience across the full HR lifecycle. From supporting recruitment and onboarding to helping with HR projects and employee engagement, you’ll develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will support and learn from a busy HR department, which consists of

A Team of 4 Generalist Business Partners
An Operational team of 5 responsible for the employee life cycle, pay and benefits
A Recruitment team of 5
You’ll also study towards your Level 5 CIPD qualification, building the knowledge and capability to grow into a future HR leader – all while contributing to a company that’s changing lives with science and innovation.

If you're inspired by purpose, excited to learn, and ready to play a key role in shaping the employee experience at a company that truly values people, we’d love to hear from you.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Monitoring and responding to first level employee queries though the on-line portal ‘HR Answers’ Coordination of the starters and leavers process, including reference checking, reporting and communicating with other relevant departments. Setting up and manage arrangements for all new hire inductions including slide preparations, collating induction packs, arranging catering Managing all aspects of training: including booking trainers, candidate registration, meeting invitations, distribution of pre-work, booking rooms and catering. Support the relocation process for internal transfers and new recruits, through arranging temporary accommodation, and tracking financial spend and reporting to Finance for tax purposes. Arranging and collating exit interviews and reporting on trends/ analysis. Maintaining complete and accurate employee files – electronic and hard copy. Processing all Purchase Orders and invoice processing in SAP to ensure department spend is managed effectively

Training:
People Professional Level 5 (Higher national diploma) Apprenticeship Standard A blend of online learning and day release 

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector

Employer Description:
As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 with one hour unpaid lunch break. Flexible hours / working - UCB offer core hours 10.00am - 4.00pm with the remainder of the working day made up to suit the individual.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative