HR Apprentice

Job Description

Due to the continued growth of their Peterlee & Seaham Plants, we have an exciting new opportunity for an HR Apprentice to join our clients team. They are looking for a diligent and enthusiastic person to provide key administrative support for their HRDepartment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone enthusiastic and organised with great interpersonal skills. This role will provide crucial support to the day to day running of the HR department and the successful candidate will provide administrativesupport across a wide range of projects. Timekeeping, organisation and attention to detail will be key to this role. You will be building strong relationships with people at all levels across the business, so strong communication skills are essential. Youwill also have access to some sensitive information and employee data, therefore discretion and professionalism is a must.Key Accountabilities:General• Review and process transactions in the bespoke HR systems, NT2, SWF & Kelio• Processing of employee data for the entire life cycle of an employee whether they are a new hire, transfer, or leaver to ensure the transaction is completed "Right First Time" and in a timely manner• To complete payroll data inputting monthly, ensuring documents are correctly authorised and processed and that any queries are raised• To check timesheets for accuracy and compliance with polices and regulations• Ensure payroll instructions are processed within given deadlines• Being the first administrative point of contact providing support to employees on HR related queries• Assist in the forming and maintaining of employee records and updating relevant databases• Assisting in the preparation of HR documents, e.g. employment contracts, references, resignation letters, confirmation of maternity letters, etc• Contributing to specific HR and organisational projects / initiatives as required• To maintain information in a confidential manner, following data protection regulations and ensuring the HR operational team and personnel files and recruitment records are GDPR compliant• Reception duties• Fulfilment of additional duties as required• Provide and promote HR service excellence and foster effective teamwork and business relationshipsExperience:• Flexibility towards work assignments with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks simultaneously and to prioritise workload whilst maintaining attention to detailKnowledge / Skills / Competencies:• Ability to address complex requests and problem solving• High level of independence, being able organise your time and priorities• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Highly methodical and organised, including time-management skills amid changing priorities• Able to take initiative and work independently; sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks• Computer literate with programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc• Accurate with a strong focus on attention to detail• Ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments and locations to deliver objectives• A good team player.Education / Qualifications:To be eligible for our human resources apprenticeship level 3 you will need:• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9-5 or A*-C, including English language and Maths• A level’s in two subjects would also be beneficialYou will be working within a confidential environment, and it will be essential that you act with integrity and are able to maintain confidentiality of information at all times.This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are operating as an employment agency.