Apprentice Human Resources Administrator

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Chesterfield

On-site

GBP 11,000 - 14,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is offering an HR Administration Apprentice role in Chesterfield town hall. You will earn while you learn, join a supportive HR and Payroll service, and work toward a level 3 apprenticeship while gaining hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration and the employee lifecycle.

You will receive structured learning and practical workplace experience with progress reviews from a Skills Coach and line manager, developing your confidence while

Qualifications

Previous HR experience is not required; enthusiasm to start a career in HR.
Organised, reliable and able to communicate confidently with a wide range of people.
GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

respond to enquiries by telephone and email in a helpful, professional and confidential manner
support recruitment by advertising vacancies, collating applications, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates
help prepare offer letters, contracts and pre‑employment documentation
maintain accurate HR and payroll records and support timely data input
assist with Occupational Health referrals, learning and development events and Job Evaluation panels
take notes, prepare documents, organise meetings and support HR projects
learn how HR activity is delivered in line with council procedures, employment law and data protection requirements

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Email management

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary details: National minimum wage for age

Job term: fixed term for 18 months

Appointment type: full time

Hours: 37 hours per week, two to three days in the office

Location: Town Hall

Department: Human Resources

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Start your career in Human Resources with Chesterfield Borough Council. As our HR Administration Apprentice, you will earn while you learn, gain hands‑on experience in a busy HR and Payroll service and work towards a recognised qualification (level 3 apprenticeship). You will join a supportive team and develop practical skills across recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration and the wider employee lifecycle.

About the role

Working as part of our supportive HR team, you will provide high-quality administrative support while building your knowledge and confidence. Your work will help us deliver an efficient, accurate and customer-focused service to managers, employees and candidates across the council.

You will receive structured learning, guidance and development throughout the apprenticeship, with time to complete the training required for your qualification.

In this role, you will:

respond to enquiries by telephone and email in a helpful, professional and confidential manner
support recruitment by advertising vacancies, collating applications, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates
help prepare offer letters, contracts and pre‑employment documentation
maintain accurate HR and payroll records and support timely data input
assist with Occupational Health referrals, learning and development events and Job Evaluation panels
take notes, prepare documents, organise meetings and support HR projects
learn how HR activity is delivered in line with council procedures, employment law and data protection requirements

How the apprenticeship will be delivered

Your apprenticeship will combine structured learning with practical workplace experience. You will:

take part in blended learning through live workshops, online learning and workplace experience
complete independent study and work-based projects between learning sessions
have regular progress reviews with your Skills Coach and line manager
complete ongoing assessments to support your development and prepare you for the apprenticeship assessment

About you

You do not need previous HR experience to apply. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about building a career in HR, enjoys helping people and is ready to learn. You will be organised, reliable and able to communicate confidently and respectfully with a wide range of people.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

good written and verbal communication skills
a helpful, positive and professional approach to customer service
the ability to organise your work, meet agreed deadlines and work as part of a team
confidence using computers, including email and Microsoft Office
GCSEs, or equivalent, in English and Maths

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or develop your career in HR while gaining a recognised qualification and valuable experience in local government. You will learn from experienced colleagues, work on real activities that make a difference and build transferable skills in administration, customer service, data handling and teamwork.

As an employee of Chesterfield Borough Council, you will have access to a variety of employee benefits, including a competitive leave entitlement, the Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of staff discounts and flexible benefits schemes.

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