HR Apprentice

The Whittan Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whittan Group, a leading manufacturer of steel storage solutions, is seeking an HR Apprentice in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will handle employee-related queries, assist with HR administration, and support the HR team while developing a career in Human Resources. Essential skills include effective communication and strong computer abilities, alongside a minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and Maths.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Long Service Awards

Monthly STAR Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Support from trained Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle2Work Scheme

Medicash Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have 4 x GCSEs including English & Maths.
• Good communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Respond to queries in the shared inbox.
• Administer the employee lifecycle.
• Note taking at employee meetings.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Strong computer skills

Education

4 x GCSE Grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Milton Keynes

Human Resources

Full time

Permanent

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.

We are looking for a HR Apprentice to join our busy and growing organisation. The HR Apprentice will be responsible for effectively responding to queries, managing the administration of the employee life cycle, providing basic employee relations advice and supporting the HRBPs and HR Coordinators. The ideal candidate will be proactive with an eagerness to learn and develop a career within HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding appropriately to queries in the shared inbox
• Administration of the employee lifecycle including the processing of new joiners and leavers, contractual changes and updating of information as required
• Monitoring absences and informing managers and payroll where necessary and ensuring all paperwork is received and filed
• Note taking at employee meetings including disciplinaries and investigations
• Liaising with other key parties such as payroll and department managers
• Supporting the HRBPs in the implementation of new projects, procedures and policies
• Maintenance of various records and trackers and producing reports
• Use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for advertising, screening and arranging interviews with candidates
• Completion of reference checks for employees in key roles and any other relevant employment checks
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• 4 x GCSE Grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent, including English & Maths,
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including use of Microsoft Office
  
  

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous work experience within an administration role or HR function
  
  

Company Benefits

• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly STAR Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Medicash Scheme
• Flexi Holiday Scheme
  
  

For more information, please contact [e-mail]

The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Retail Office Equipment

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