Apprentice People Admin

Inchcape Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days incl. bank hols

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing support

Healthcare access 24/7

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Referral bonus

Training & development

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is looking for an Apprentice People Admin at Head Office in Milton Keynes. You will gain hands-on HR experience, support onboarding, handle routine payroll and records, and learn employment legislation while receiving full training.

You’ll contribute to a busy People Services team, develop skills across the employee lifecycle, and benefit from excellent training and career progression opportunities within a global automotive group.

Qualifications

• Aspiring to start a career in HR or Business Administration.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Customer-focused approach and professional demeanor.
• Willing to learn new systems and processes.
• GCSEs Maths and English desirable.
• Previous administrative experience welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of contracts for new employees and process contractual changes.
• Assist with new starter onboarding and colleague offboarding activities.
• Help carry out Right to Work and DBS checks in line with company procedures.
• Manage and respond to queries received through the People Services mailbox.
• Accurately input employee information into HR and payroll systems.
• Assist with employment reference requests.
• Support the wider People Services team with administration and project work.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
• Learn about HR processes, systems, and employment legislation.
• Deliver excellent customer service to colleagues across the business.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Team player

Customer-focused

Willing to learn

Time management

Education

GCSEs Maths and English (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Apprentice People Admin - Head Office, Milton Keynes

Good, honest, rewarding work. It's how we're built.

At the heart of our People Services department, our Apprentice People Admin will play an important role in supporting our colleagues and learning the fundamentals of HR and People Services administration. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career within Human Resources, gaining hands‑on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

You’ll receive full training and support from an experienced team while developing valuable skills across the full employee lifecycle. As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll gain practical workplace experience within a dynamic environment and build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in HR. With the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day withour exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years aheadwith our company pension scheme
• Balance home and workwith our industry‑leading family‑friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for lesswith our cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeingwith dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurancewith the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Support the preparation of contracts for new employees and process contractual changes
• Assist with new starter onboarding and colleague offboarding activities
• Help carry out Right to Work and DBS checks in line with company procedures
• Manage and respond to queries received through the People Services mailbox
• Accurately input employee information into HR and payroll systems
• Assist with employment reference requests
• Support the wider People Services team with administration and project work
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Learn about HR processes, systems, and employment legislation
• Deliver excellent customer service to colleagues across the business

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here−

if you’re enthusiastic, willing to learn, and passionate about delivering great service, we’d love to hear from you.

• Is eager to start a career in HR, People Services, or Business Administration
• Has good organisational skills and pays attention to detail
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Has a positive, professional, and customer‑focused approach
• Can manage their workload and meet deadlines
• Is willing to learn new systems and processes
• Has achieved, or is predicted to achieve, GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (desirable)
• Previous administrative experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us

just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.