Human Resources Apprentice
Macfarlane Group
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Job summary
Macfarlane Group in Coventry is offering an Human Resources Apprentice role at the Coventry Head Office. You will be part of the HR team, supporting recruitment and people administration while gaining hands-on experience across HR activities and completing a Level 3 CIPD‑accredited apprenticeship.
You’ll receive training and mentoring, with potential for a permanent role on successful completion. The package includes a competitive salary and benefits, with hours on a 37.5 per week basis.
Qualifications
- Genuine interest in pursuing a career in HR or Recruitment.
- The role requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
Responsibilities
- Support recruitment administration: advertising vacancies, interviews, onboarding.
- Process new starter and leaver documentation with accuracy.
- Maintain employee records and HR systems.
- Assist payroll data preparation and absence reporting.
- Help maintain HR policies and company documentation.
- Support training, development admin and HR projects.
- Provide admin support to the HR team and Central Services.
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Job description
Location: Coventry Head Office (Middlemarch Business Park)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) Monday to Friday
Package: Basic Salary £21,227 - £24,862.30 (National Minimum Wage dependent upon age) & company benefits
Sector: Packaging Distribution
Protecting what matters, together
We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.
With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and stretch you, but it will also provide outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to genuine job satisfaction at every stage of their career.
We provide competitive pay alongside flexible benefits that help your rewards package go further. Our business values commitment, teamwork, adaptability and a genuine desire to learn - so if you're looking to build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in Human Resources with one of the UK's leading packaging businesses. Working from our Coventry Head Office, you'll become part of our friendly and experienced HR team, supporting colleagues across the wider business whilst gaining valuable hands‑on experience across a broad range of HR, recruitment and people administration activities.
Alongside your day‑to‑day role, you'll complete a Level 3 Human Resources Apprenticeship, which includes professional CIPD accreditation, giving you an excellent foundation for a long‑term career in HR.
You'll receive full training, ongoing mentoring and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects whilst developing practical knowledge across multiple areas of the HR function. For the right individual, there is genuine potential for a permanent career with our business upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll gain experience across a wide variety of HR activities, including:
- Supporting recruitment administration, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and onboarding new colleagues.
- Processing new starter and leaver documentation, ensuring legal compliance and accurate record keeping.
- Maintaining employee records and HR systems to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.
- Supporting payroll administration and the preparation of employee data.
- Assisting with absence management administration and reporting.
- Helping maintain HR policies, procedures and company documentation.
- Supporting training and development administration, including training records and communications.
- Assisting with management reporting and wider HR projects.
- Providing administrative support across the HR team and wider Central Services function.
- Supporting Head Office reception and switchboard cover when required.
We're looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and eager to begin a career within Human Resources.
You'll ideally bring:
- A genuine interest in developing a career within HR or Recruitment.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Genuine team player
- A confident and professional telephone manner.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Previous HR experience whilst always desirable, isn't required - we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. Some form of previous office‑based experience would though certainly be advantageous.
We provide a competitive starting salary together with an excellent range of flexible employee benefits, including:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
- Additional Holiday Purchasing Scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free parking at site
- Annual company‑paid Volunteering Day
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discount scheme with major retail and leisure brands
- Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies
- Long service awards
- Charitable giving options
- Financial support towards eye tests and DSE glasses (where applicable)
- EE Mobile employee discount scheme
- Candidate Referral Scheme
At Macfarlane Group, we're passionate about developing future talent.
This apprenticeship is designed to give you the knowledge, practical experience and professional qualifications needed to build a successful HR career. Many of our colleagues have progressed into specialist and management roles through structured learning, mentoring and internal promotion.
Whether your ambition is to become an HR Advisor, Recruitment Specialist, HR Business Partner or People Manager, you'll be joining an organisation committed to helping you achieve your long‑term career goals.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.
Location: Coventry Head Office (Middlemarch Business Park)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) Monday to Friday
Package: Basic Salary £21,227 - £24,862.30 (National Minimum Wage dependent upon age) & company benefits
Sector: Packaging Distribution
Protecting what matters, together
We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.
With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and stretch you, but it will also provide outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to genuine job satisfaction at every stage of their career.
We provide competitive pay alongside flexible benefits that help your rewards package go further. Our business values commitment, teamwork, adaptability and a genuine desire to learn - so if you're looking to build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in Human Resources with one of the UK's leading packaging businesses. Working from our Coventry Head Office, you'll become part of our friendly and experienced HR team, supporting colleagues across the wider business whilst gaining valuable hands‑on experience across a broad range of HR, recruitment and people administration activities.
Alongside your day‑to‑day role, you'll complete a Level 3 Human Resources Apprenticeship, which includes professional CIPD accreditation, giving you an excellent foundation for a long‑term career in HR.
You'll receive full training, ongoing mentoring and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects whilst developing practical knowledge across multiple areas of the HR function. For the right individual, there is genuine potential for a permanent career with our business upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll gain experience across a wide variety of HR activities, including:
- Supporting recruitment administration, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and onboarding new colleagues.
- Processing new starter and leaver documentation, ensuring legal compliance and accurate record keeping.
- Maintaining employee records and HR systems to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.
- Supporting payroll administration and the preparation of employee data.
- Assisting with absence management administration and reporting.
- Helping maintain HR policies, procedures and company documentation.
- Supporting training and development administration, including training records and communications.
- Assisting with management reporting and wider HR projects.
- Providing administrative support across the HR team and wider Central Services function.
- Supporting Head Office reception and switchboard cover when required.
We're looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and eager to begin a career within Human Resources.
You'll ideally bring:
- A genuine interest in developing a career within HR or Recruitment.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Genuine team player
- A confident and professional telephone manner.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Previous HR experience whilst always desirable, isn't required - we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. Some form of previous office‑based experience would though certainly be advantageous.
We provide a competitive starting salary together with an excellent range of flexible employee benefits, including:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
- Additional Holiday Purchasing Scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free parking at site
- Annual company‑paid Volunteering Day
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discount scheme with major retail and leisure brands
- Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies
- Long service awards
- Charitable giving options
- Financial support towards eye tests and DSE glasses (where applicable)
- EE Mobile employee discount scheme
- Candidate Referral Scheme
At Macfarlane Group, we're passionate about developing future talent.
This apprenticeship is designed to give you the knowledge, practical experience and professional qualifications needed to build a successful HR career. Many of our colleagues have progressed into specialist and management roles through structured learning, mentoring and internal promotion.
Whether your ambition is to become an HR Advisor, Recruitment Specialist, HR Business Partner or People Manager, you'll be joining an organisation committed to helping you achieve your long‑term career goals.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.
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