HR Apprentice

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is looking for an HR Apprentice to join their team in Aston, with a starting salary of £25,000. This role offers the chance to gain valuable HR experience, handling various tasks from attendance monitoring to supporting payroll processes. The position is ideal for someone eager to build a long-term career in HR.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for learning and development

Varied role across HR functions

Qualifications

• Must be strong in administrative and organisational skills.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.
• A self-starter who thrives in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on staff attendance and absences.
• Support payroll processes with necessary documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Job description

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HR Apprentice – £25,000 | Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week) | Aston-Based

Are you looking to start your career in HR with a hands-on, varied and supportive role? A well-established and respected organisation in Aston is seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic HR Apprentice to join their busy HR function, with a starting salary of £25k. There is also the possibility of being funded through your CIPD qualification.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable experience within HR across the full employee lifecycle, with exposure to a wide range of HR administrative duties and systems. The successful candidate will be based at the Aston office, supporting multiple sites across the UK.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring and reporting on staff attendance, absences and timekeeping systems
• Supporting payroll processes by preparing pay-related documentation and updating internal systems
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring compliance with audit and legal standards
• Assisting with the administration of employee benefits, such as private healthcare and pensions
• Providing regular reports and HR data insights on headcount, overtime, holiday balances and more
• Coordinating recruitment admin tasks including interview arrangements and onboarding processes
• Taking notes in formal HR meetings such as investigations and disciplinary hearings
• Contributing to wider HR projects and system testing
• Supporting employee lifecycle events such as maternity/paternity leave, probation reviews and exit processes

What we’re looking for:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident IT user, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel
• A clear communicator who can work effectively with all levels of staff
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality
• A self-starter who thrives in a busy team environment and is keen to learn

What’s on offer:

• Salary of £25,000
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and development
• A varied and interesting role offering exposure to a broad range of HR functions

This is an ideal role for someone passionate about building a long-term career in HR, with the opportunity to make a real contribution from day one.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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