HR Apprentice

Harwin; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Level 5 CIPD Apprent a

Job summary

Harwin plc in Portsmouth is seeking an HR Apprentice to join the HR team and work towards a Level 5 CIPD qualification. This hands-on role covers the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll and HR operations in a growing manufacturing business.

You will gain experience across HR services, with support for learning and development, employee relations and HR projects while developing a long-term HR career.

Qualifications

• Eligible to enrol onto a Level 5 CIPD Apprenticeship programme.
• Previous experience in an HR administration or support role.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to studying towards a Level 5 CIPD qualification.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or operational environments.
• Experience using HR systems (HRIS).
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and basic payroll/benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Employee Relations Support
• Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration
• Learning & Development
• HR Projects

Skills

HR Administration

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Time management

Learning mindset

Education

Level 5 CIPD Apprenticeship

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Location: Portsmouth (Onsite)

Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract

Kickstart Your HR Career with Harwin

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career? Do you already have experience in an HR administration or support role and want to develop into a well-rounded HR professional?

At Harwin plc, we're looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Apprentice to join our friendly HR team while completing a fully sponsored Level 5 CIPD Apprenticeship. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle within a growing global engineering and manufacturing business.

About Harwin

Harwin plc is a family-owned precision engineering company based in Portsmouth, with a strong international presence and a reputation built on quality, innovation and long-term success. As we continue our ambitious growth journey, we're investing in technology, digital transformation and the development of a new state-of-the-art headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Joining Harwin means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive culture where people are encouraged to develop, contribute and grow their careers.

About the Role

As an HR Apprentice, you'll gain experience across all areas of Human Resources, supporting the day-to-day delivery of HR services while working towards your Level 5 CIPD qualification. No two days will be the same, and you'll have the opportunity to build valuable skills in recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, HR operations and people projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Employee Relations Support
• Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration
• Learning & Development
• HR Projects

About You

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, highly organised and passionate about building a career in HR.

• Eligible to enrol onto a Level 5 CIPD Apprenticeship programme.
• Previous experience in an HR administration or support role.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to studying towards a Level 5 CIPD qualification.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or operational environments.
• Experience using HR systems.
• Basic understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Knowledge of recruitment, payroll or benefits administration.
• A genuine interest in pursuing a long-term career in Human Resources.

What's in It for You?

We offer an excellent package including:

• Fully sponsored Level 5 CIPD Apprenticeship
• Additional 3 days leave over the festive period
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discounts and vouchers platform
• Diversity & Inclusion

At Harwin, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.