HR Apprentice

Shiseido Company, Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

60% office presence

Employee discounts

Enhanced pension

Annual bonus scheme

Birthday off & events time off

Wellbeing and counselling

Job summary

Shiseido Company, Limited in London is seeking an HR Apprentice to join the UK & Ireland People & Payroll Team. You will gain practical HR experience while working toward a CIPD apprenticeship qualification in a friendly, inclusive environment with hybrid working.

This role supports HR administration, reports, events, and recruitment activities, with 60% in the office and the rest remote. The package includes £26,500 salary, pension, employee discounts, wellbeing support, and a clear path to

Qualifications

• Keen to start a career in HR with supportive CIPD apprenticeship.
• Willingness to learn HR systems and maintain discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Respond to basic level HR queries to support the team.
• Assist with employee administration, contracts, and references.
• Process updates to internal HR systems.
• Help organise internal events, training sessions and workshops.
• Support recruitment activities and candidate interviews.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Keen learner in HR

Discretion with confidential info

Interest in CIPD qualification

Education

No formal qualifications required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Date: 25 Aug 2026

Location: LONDON

WHO WE ARE

Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance brands with a projected turnover over £7.0bn in 2022. Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is within the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture.

Through our heritage, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world, in line with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World.

The HR Apprentice will support the Shiseido UK & Ireland People & Payroll Team in delivering a professional, efficient, and employee-focused HR service. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical HR experience while working towards a recognised HR apprenticeship qualification.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initially reporting into the Corporate HR Advisor however rotating around the HR team at various moments of time to complete the following:
• Respond to basic level HR queries, to support our People and Culture Coordinator
• Support with employee administration, contracts, employee letters and references.
• Process HR updates to our internal HR system
• Assist with organising internal events, training sessions, and workshops.
• Support with employee advocacy through careers fairs, intern recruitment activities
• Produce routine and efficient HR data reports through our internal systems
• Monitor and manage EDF inbox queries, escalating where necessary.
• Support on new launches and employee engagement & wellbeing activities via our Office Team
• Maintain our L&D records for the highest level of accuracy, updating the HR team on a monthly basis
• Support retail HR with appraisal and performance administration via the Retail HR Advisor
• Coordinate candidate interviews and assessment activities

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Someone who is keen to start their career in HR
• No qualifications needed - we are happy to support CIPD Apprenticeship
• Someone who is a keen learner and actively seek opportunities to develop HR knowledge and skills.
• Strong interest in Human Resources and people management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Interested in pursuing a CIPD qualification.
• Tech savvy, can quickly learn HR systems or databases.

BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE

• The pay range for this position is set at £26,500 per annum
• Generous product allocation & discount to spend on our gorgeous products!
• Supporting the delicate work/life balance with enhanced time off through 26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday day off + time off for when you get married or move house PLUS enhanced parental allowance for those big life moments and the chance to buy more through our holiday buy scheme
• Plan for your future with our enhanced pension offering
• We operate an annual bonus scheme, based on personal development plans and business performance
• Flexible Fridays, so you can focus on what is important to you
• Flexible & hybrid work patterns to suit all backgrounds with 60% of your time being in the office
• Wellbeing programmes including mental health first aiders, free counselling, access to digital GP’s
• Employee Assistance Programme via Wisdom – health and wellbeing, financial support at your fingertips.
• Monthly access to L&D opportunities to help your continuous development

INCLUSION HEROS

Together, we can build a vibrant and dynamic team that reflects the diverse world we serve.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion and are proud to promote a culture which supports and appreciates people from all backgrounds. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We are proud to be recognised as a disability confident employer and have a number of internal employee forums which promote advocacy for our teams. If you need any support or adjustments during your interview or application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you.