HR Apprentice

Sika; Welwyn Garden City, Preston, Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialty chemicals company as an HR Apprentice! This 18-month fixed term contract offers hands-on HR experience within a supportive team, alongside achieving a Level 3/Level 5 CIPD qualification. Ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow in Human Resources, with potential for a long-term career with Sika.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Up to 10% company pension scheme

25 days annual leave per annum

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3/Level 5 qualification included.
• Ability to communicate professionally with stakeholders.
• Previous experience handling data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support People-Managers and HR Business Partners.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Contribute to HR delivery and projects.

Skills

Professional outlook

Customer experience understanding

Data handling

Strong numerical skills

Education

Ideally 3 A Levels (A-C)

Level 5/B in GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Are you passionate about people and eager to kickstart your career in Human Resources? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as aHR Apprentice on an 18-month fixed term contract. This new position will be working alongside other HR Apprentices and HR Coordinators as part of an effective HR Shared Service - referred to as the HR Hub Team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, develop essential HR skills, and work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

You will provide support to People-Managers and HR Business Partners and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will gain experience and opportunities to support HR delivery through contribution in this role and connect with a dynamic and friendly team of HR professionals and People managers.

The Skills: You will attain a Level 3/Level 5 CIPD qualification as an integral part of your Apprenticeship.

The Support: A dynamic and friendly team who will support you in making this role a success and help you gain experience in the field of Human Resources.

The Rewards: A competitive starting salary plus some other great benefits including up to 10% company pension scheme and 25 days annual leave per annum.

The Future:We are a growing team and there is good potential of being retained and therefore a great opportunity for an individual who aspires to a longer-term career in HR.

Potential Career Routes:HR Coordinator; HR Advisor; Benefits Specialist or Payroll Specialist

Your expertise - Our strength

• Professional, self-motivated, and confident outlook
• An understanding of excellence in customer experience
• Willingness to learn new systems
• Previous experience handling data and generating reports in excel format
• Motivated to deliver great results and taking accountability
• Ability to communicate professionally towards internal and external stakeholders
• Motivated by supporting business critical activities whilst taking the opportunity to get involved in tactical/strategic projects
• Strong numerical skills
• Ideally 3 A Levels (A-C) and/or HR/Business Related qualification
• A minimum of Level 5/B in GCSE or equivalent - Maths & English
• The right to work and reside in the UK

Going Beyond. Together.

• Location: Commutable distance to one of Sika sites - Leeds, Preston, or Welwyn Garden City)
• 18-month apprenticeship in the first instance with potential to join Sika permanently in future
• 37.5 hours per week
• Planned Start Date: ASAP

About Sika

Sika is a speciality chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector towards greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.