People Team Apprentice

Personal Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Travel insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Online GP

Job summary

Personal Group is offering a People Team Apprentice role in Milton Keynes, with hybrid working (two days a week) and a path to a Level 3 HR qualification. You will gain hands-on experience across HR activities, providing administrative support and progressing with additional responsibilities as you develop.

You will join a team driving employee benefits, wellbeing and engagement, while learning HR systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of HR administration and confidentiality.
• Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE English and maths.
• Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn HR systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day activities of the People Team across HR functions.
• Provide accurate administrative support including document prep, records and notes.
• Administer employee lifecycle in the HR system: onboarding, background checks, records, leavers.
• Support Talent Acquisition with screening, communications and shortlisting.
• Assist Learning & Development: e-learning admin, training materials, course delivery.

Skills

HR administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE English & Maths

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

Job description

Job Title: People Team Apprentice

Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid 2 Days a week.

Salary:£25,000

Contract Type:Fixed Term Contract - 18 Months

About the role -

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in HR while completing a Level 3 HR qualification.

Working as part of our People Team, you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of HR activities, providing administrative support while developing your skills, knowledge and confidence through on the job training and support.

As you progress through the apprenticeship, the role will grow, providing increased responsibility and opportunities for development.

You'll be joining us as we continue our journey to become the unrivalled champion of affordable and accessible insurance and benefits, keeping businesses and their employees happy, healthy and protected.

What You'll Be Doing -

Assist with the day-to-day activities of the People Team, providing support across a range of HR functions.

Provide accurate administrative support, including document preparation, record management and note-taking during HR and employee meetings.

Administer the employee lifecycle through our HR system, including onboarding new starters, completing background checks, maintaining employee records and processing leavers.

Support the Talent Acquisition team throughout the recruitment process, including application screening, candidate communications and shortlisting activities.

Assist with all aspects of Learning & Development, including e-learning administration, creating training materials and coordinating course delivery.

Support People Operations with the administration of formal HR processes, including preparing correspondence, managing documentation and taking meeting notes.

Maintain the internal communications calendar and assist with creating engaging company-wide communications.

Support DEIB and volunteering initiatives, helping to promote events, activities and opportunities across the business.

About You-

Basic understanding of HR administration, employee lifecycle processes and confidentiality.

Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and maths, with grades A* to C (or 4 to 9).

Proficiency in MS Office and other computer software, and willing to learn HR systems

Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to follow processes.

Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Positive attitude, proactive and eager to take on new challenges.

So, what's in it for you?

• Minimum of 25 day holiday rising with service and option to purchase more
• Private medical insurance and practical health plan
• Free travel insurance
• Enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Online GP

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page - https://personalgroup.teamtailor.com/

Do you live our values?

Passion

Bringing energy and enthusiasm to your work every day. We value people who are motivated, engaged, and excited to make a difference.

Pace

We move with purpose, staying focused and efficient to get things done while maintaining high standards. We value action and smart decision‑making to drive progress.

Professionalism

It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. We approach every task with integrity, respect, and a commitment to delivering our best work.

Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility

Personal Group is proud to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We support flexible working where possible, with core hours typically between 10:00-16:00 and remaining hours worked to suit individual needs.

We are committed to making adjustments and providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment, ensuring those with caring responsibilities, disabilities, or health conditions are fully supported. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Recruitment Team, we're here to help.

About us

At Personal Group, we are a leading UK provider of employee benefits and health insurance. Since the 1980s, we have been on a mission to revolutionise insurance and employee benefits, and while our business has evolved over the past four decades, our commitment to supporting people and businesses has remained constant.

Today, we are focused on improving employee health, wellbeing and engagement, working towards our vision of being "the champion of affordable benefits, keeping businesses and their employees happy, healthy and protected." Our culture is shaped by our core values of Pace, Passion and Professionalism, which guide how we work together, support our