HR Apprentice

The Wyre Forest Health Partnership; Bewdley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre Forest Health Partnership is seeking an HR Apprentice based at Bewdley Medical Centre. You will work closely with the HR Director, gaining experience and guidance while you build a career in Human Resources.

This generalist role covers medical staffing, HR administration and compliance, with a structured CIPD-accredited Level 3 or 5 apprenticeship, combining study with hands-on HR practice to develop a solid foundation in HR best practices.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C required.
• CIPD-accredited Level 3 or 5 HR Apprenticeship enrolment.
• Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team in delivering a comprehensive HR service across the organisation.
• Develop and implement a staff bank for medical and administrative staffing.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support HR compliance processes, including right-to-work checks, DBS checks, and reference requests.
• Assist in the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Provide initial HR support to employees and managers, responding to general queries.
• Support payroll administration by ensuring accurate recording of employee data.
• Assist with the coordination of training and development initiatives for staff.
• Participate in HR projects, such as employee engagement initiatives and policy updates

Skills

Enthusiastic and passionate about a HR

Proactive and eager to learn

Independent and collaborative work

Strong communication skills

Organisational and administrative

Education

GCSE English and Maths A‑C

Job description

As an HR Apprentice, you will work closely with the HR Director, gaining experience and guidance as you build your career in Human Resources. This apprenticeship provides a structured learning path, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to become a confident HR professional.

This is a generalist role, offering exposure to all aspects of the HR function, including medical staffing, HR administration, and compliance. You will play an integral part in supporting key HR processes while developing a solid foundation in HR best practices.

The successful candidate will be based at our Bewdley Medical Centre and will be enrolled in a CIPD-accredited Level 3 or 5 HR Apprenticeship Programme, combining academic study with real-world HR experience.

About Us

Wyre Forest Health Partnership (WFHP) is a large GP partnership serving the Wyre Forest area, with five practices across Kidderminster and the surrounding locations, caring for 73,000 patients.

Join Us!

If you are passionate about people, eager to develop a career in HR, and looking for an opportunity to work in primary care while making a meaningful impact, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated HR Apprentice to join our small, supportive team and gain hands-on experience while working towards a CIPD qualification.

As a HR Apprentice, youl'l play a key role in supporting the entire employee life-cycle from recruitment and on-boarding to career development and compliance. You'll work closely with managers to implement a staff bank and support both medical and administrative staffing processes.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical HR experience, develop essential skills, and contribute to an organisation that values its people

PLEASE NOTE: You need to hold a valid Right to Work in the UK, unfortunately we are unable to support sponsorship visas.

About us

Wyre Forest Health Partnership: one successful and ambitious health partnership working at scale together to provide high quality innovative patient care, delivered by a valued and respected team.

WFHP has been operating since December 2014 as a single Partnership, operating out of 5 surgeries, 3 are purpose built. We operate at scale and are at the forefront of primary care delivery in how we organise ourselves, having management and leverage for a large number of primary care employees (c250 people & c50 GPs). We also look after c 72 000 patients. We have a very strong quality improvement ethic, and are always looking to improve.

WFHP is working towards the NHS goals to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. We actively encourage new staff to take an interest in this and build sustainable practice into their roles.

Job responsibilities

• Support the HR team in delivering a comprehensive HR service across the organisation.


• Work with managers to develop and implement a staff bank formedical and administrative staffing.


• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.


• Support HR compliance processes, including right-to-work checks, DBS checks, and reference requests.


• Assist in the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy.


• Provide initial HR support to employees and managers, responding to general queries.


• Support payroll administration by ensuring accurate recording of employee data.


• Assist with the coordination of training and development initiatives for staff.


• Participate in HR projects, such as employee engagement initiatives and policy updates

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Skills

• Enthusiastic and passionate about a career in Human Resources.


• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.


• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Experience

• An understanding of the HR field and an interest in career progression in HR


• Experience handling confidential information or working in a professional environment


• A willingness to learn and develop HR knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and a CIPD Level 3 qualification.


• Any previous administrative experience (e.g., office support, customer service) is beneficial but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working