HR Shared Services Apprentice

Renishaw; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Renishaw in the United Kingdom is offering an HR Administrator apprenticeship designed to develop skills across the employee lifecycle, HR support, and HR data management. You will work with experienced HR colleagues and contribute to everyday HR services while learning through a college-led program.

The apprenticeship lasts 1 year 6 months, starts 11 January 2027, and training is provided via SGS College with weekly day release.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 4 or above) is essential.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support Employee Lifecycle Administration including new starters, leavers, and changes.
• Assist HR Support & Customer Service via the shared inbox and queries.
• Develop experience with HR Systems and Data, e.g., Workday, and HR reporting.
• Contribute to Process Improvement and HR projects alongside the team.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to deliver day-to-day HR services.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Team working

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4 or above) - essential

Job description

You’ll gain experience across areas including:

• Employee Lifecycle Administration: Support the administration of the employee journey, including new starters, leavers, contractual changes and transfers. Assist with preparing HR documentation and maintaining accurate employee records.
• HR Support & Customer Service: Help manage the HR shared inbox, respond to employee and manager queries, and provide a professional, helpful and customer-focused service.
• HR Systems & Data: Develop experience using HR systems such as Workday, maintaining accurate and confidential employee information and supporting HR reporting and compliance activities.
• Process Improvement: Help maintain HR process guides, identify opportunities to improve ways of working and contribute to HR projects and wider team initiatives.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside experienced HR colleagues, developing your understanding of HR policies, processes and employment legislation while supporting the day-to-day delivery of HR services.

Training

We partner with SGS College to deliver learning elements and support apprentices through to completion. Learning is done via weekly day release.

What happens at the end

Following the completion of the apprenticeship you will transfer into a role within the HR function, if a role is available, where there will be continued improvement and development of your skills and knowledge. For the right candidates, continued study towards further apprenticeship or other sector-relevant qualification is supported where relevant.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 4 or above) - essential

Key details

• Wage: £18,020 a year
• Working week: Monday - Friday, usual working hours with an early finish at lunchtime on a Friday
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Start date: 2027-01-11
• Closing date: 2026-12-01
• Apprenticeship standard: Business administrator (level 3)
• Training provider: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

About the employer

Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest in your continuous development and success from day one.

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of:

• Innovation
• Inspiration
• Integrity
• Involvement