HR Admin Apprentice: Build Workday & Data Skills

Mattioli Woods Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattioli Woods Limited is seeking a curious, organised apprentice to join the Central Service Team and begin a career in HR. You’ll support essential HR administration, Workday data entry, and employee records while working toward a Level 3 HR apprenticeship.

You’ll receive close supervision from the People Administrator and People Coordinator, develop practical skills in HR administration, and gain experience across the People function in a collaborative, office-based environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, reliable with time management.
• Positive can-do attitude with interest in HR and data handling.
• Curiosity, resilience, and willingness to learn.
• Experience or awareness of HR/business administration is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated People administration accurately and on time (filing, correspondence, mail merges, inbox support).
• Support Workday data entry, employee updates and routine data quality checks.
• Assist with starter administration, including starter packs, offer letters and pre-employment checks.
• Track references, contracts, starters, leavers and probation reviews; flag outstanding actions.
• Support People communications, training records, and annual checks.
• Extract standard reports and maintain process documentation and quick reference guides.
• Handle employee information confidentially in line with data protection.
• Support People projects and build relationships across the People team and wider business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisation

Time management

Curiosity

Resilience

HR administration experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mattioli Woods Limited is seeking a curious, organised apprentice to join the Central Service Team and begin a career in HR. You’ll support essential HR administration, Workday data entry, and employee records while working toward a Level 3 HR apprenticeship.

You’ll receive close supervision from the People Administrator and People Coordinator, develop practical skills in HR administration, and gain experience across the People function in a collaborative, office-based environment.