Human Resources Apprentice

HR Administration

To respond professionally and in a timely manner to all general enquires and correspondence redirecting to other team members as required. Undertake recruitment and selection activities, liaising with recruiting managers on job adverts, shortlisting, interview arrangements and offer letters. Take a lead role in Apprenticeship recruitment and selection activities, including sitting on recruitment panels. Undertake new starter pre-employment checks in a timely manner and in line with College policies and KCSIE. Communicate regularly with managers and new staff keeping them up to date on progress and advising of any delays. Undertake DBS checks for new staff and existing staff. Support with all administration relating to the full employment lifecycle as required, inputting new starters, leavers and changes accurately and in a timely manner on the HR system, ensuring records are up to date and meet audit requirements. Support with issuing staff letters, contracts and other correspondence as required. Support with agency staff admin and any other HR admin as required.

HR System/data

Ensure the HR System is fully utilised with accurate data and contribute to system good practice and development

Wider team support and personal development

Support the other members of the HR team at times of peak workload, providing administration support as required.  To undertake specific project work under the direction/guidance of the HR Manager. To ensure all requirements of the apprentice qualification are met. Participate in College-wide staff apprenticeship events and opportunities. Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge to ensure the College is at the forefront of HR initiatives and good practice through attendance at events, webinars, training, networking and wider reading etc. Proactively share knowledge, learning and insights with other members of the HR team. Contribute to the continuous process improvement of HR activities and services. Attend and participate in HR Team meetings. Respond to queries from staff and managers, forwarding on to other team members as appropriate. Support the wider HR function by delivering staff training i.e.induction training. Support wider college events and curriculum teams as required I.e.interview skills training with students.

Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as required.



Training:

Delivered entirely in workplace.



Training Outcome:

Career in Human Resources or Business Support.



Employer Description:
At Hopwood Hall, our priority is to provide the best possible education for our students – ensuring that each individual is given the support and encouragement needed to achieve their goals. Our values reflect the importance that we place on developing a caring and nurturing environment in which we expect the highest standards of work, behaviour and commitment from our students and staff.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills


  • Location: Rochdale Raod Middleton Manchester M24 6XH
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
  • Posted: 24-Jun-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk