Description *We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic HR Administration Apprentice to support the HR team. The ideal candidate will be eager to build a career in Human Resources and demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude. You should be a strong communicator, highly organised, and passionate about learning and growing in a professional setting.
*The ideal candidate will:
*Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels
*Possess strong organisational abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
*Be adaptable and willing to take on new challenges with a positive, problem-solving mindset
*Demonstrate a genuine interest in Human Resources, with the ambition to develop professionally in this field
*Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
*Be a team player who is also able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
*This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in HR while pursuing formal qualifications through a Level 3 apprenticeship program.


Key Responsibilities *The HR Administration Apprentice will deliver a range of administrative tasks, to include: 
*  Maintaining and managing all employee records, ensuring all information is recorded and updated within personal files and internal HR systems
* Assisting in maintaining HR system to input, track, and update employee data, ensuring accuracy and compliance
*Helping to monitor employee absence, holidays, and sickness records, ensuring compliance with College policies
* Support the Payroll manager with payroll related administration tasks and the day to day running of the payroll function
*Assisting with processing payroll changes and providing support in ensuring accurate payroll records.
*  Supporting the administration of employee benefits and healthcare plans
*Assisting in making employee referrals to our occupational health provider
*Assist the Recruitment Team with administration tasks such as completing references for new starters, scanning interview notes, checking bank staff timesheets and any ad hoc recruitment
*Supporting with the creation of new starters and leavers on the HR, Payroll and internal college systems
*Manage the recruitment, HR and payroll inboxes, responding to employee enquiries and ensuring queries are dealt with, escalating to members of the team as required
* Assisting on ongoing HR related ad-hoc tasks and projects 


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential: 


*GCSE in English and Maths or relevant experience 
*Good communication and interpersonal skills
*Good computer literacy 
*Good organisational skills and attention to detail 
*Ability to work independently to a high standard, taking accountability and ownership for mistakes and a commitment to self-reflection and learning 
*Ability to manage to tight deadlines and multiple priorities 
*Resilient – ability to work calmly within a high-pressure environment 
*Diplomatic – maintains confidentiality within the office and achieves objectives while acting with consideration for others 
*Must be committed to their own personal development 
*Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion as it applies to this role. 


Desirable: 
*Experience of working in an office environment 
*Experience of working with customers or as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment 
* Fluent speaking in any of the mentioned languages:  Arabic, Persian, Kurmanji (Northern Kurdish), Sorani (Central Kurdish), Portuguese, Spanish, Tigrinya, Vietnamese, French.