HR Apprentice

Catalent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Swindon is offering an HR Apprentice role, ideal for those eager to gain hands-on HR experience. This full-time position involves collaborating on employee relations, supporting HR operations, and engaging in structured learning to achieve a Level 5 professional HR qualification. The company values initiative and is committed to employee growth, providing a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Previous HR administrative experience with exposure to employee relations.
• Genuine interest in HR within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to assess risks and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on employee relations matters.
• Support daily HR operations in Workday.
• Develop and apply employee relations policies.

Skills

HR administration experience

Employee relations knowledge

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Solutions-oriented approach

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Workday

Job description

Catalent Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop manufacture and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma biotech and consumer health customers supporting product development launch and full life‑cycle supply. With time‑tested experience in development sciences delivery technologies and multi‑modality manufacturing Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.

Are you ready to kickstart your HR career in a dynamic fast‑paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic HR Apprentice to join our Swindon‑based team supporting both our Swindon and Dartford facilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across the full employee lifecycle from employee relations and engagement to data analysis and HR operations while working toward a Level 5 professional HR qualification.

This Apprenticeship is a 2‑year FTC.

The Role

• Collaborate with line managers on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, performance reviews and appeals
• Support day‑to‑day HR operations in Workday including employee changes, audits, onboarding and reward cycles
• Help develop and consistently apply ER policies and procedures across the business
• Assess risks in ER cases and ensure compliance with employment law and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
• Build strong trusted relationships with stakeholders across operations, quality and support functions
• Work with the HR Assistant and HR Manager to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to initiatives around employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and cultural transformation
• Assist with HR projects related to organisational change, talent development and operational efficiency
• Participate in structured learning sessions as part of your Level 5 apprenticeship
• Engage in internal and external development opportunities including CIPD sessions

The Candidate

• Previous experience in HR administration or assistant roles with exposure to ER casework and engagement activities
• A genuine interest in employee relations and HR within a manufacturing setting (preferred)
• Ability to assess risks and propose solutions in a regulated environment
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• Proficiency in Excel and ideally experience with Workday
• Analytical mindset with confidence in interpreting workforce data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism, discretion and emotional intelligence
• A proactive solutions‑oriented approach to challenges
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about people, eager to learn and ready to make a meaningful impact. If that sounds like you we’d love to hear from you!

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability you may submit your request by sending an email and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to us. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration to the application or hiring process.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1