Human Resource Assistant Apprentice

HR Advisor

Undertake administrative duties to support various HR processes including:

• Such as special leave, Absence management and Flexible working request
• Supporting the HR team including word processing, distribution of information, taking accurate minutes at meetings and hearings involved in HR processes and procedures. 
• Set up and maintain a filing system for case work file and other HR processes
• The compilation of HR data and reports
• Undertake duties supporting the use of Carval (HR Information System) including inputting changes onto the system.

Recruitment Officer:

To undertake duties supporting the recruitment and selection function including:

• Assist with the processing of the Staffing Authorisations process
• Assist with the processing of pre-employment and employment clearances including DBS
• Assist with requesting and chasing references for new employees,
• Arranging shortlisting and interviews
• Supporting in the maintenance of accurate paper-based and electronic records, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date
• Assist with the tracking of probation periods and reviews

Training Officer:

• Assist with the administration of the College’s Performance and Appraisal Review (PAR) process
• Support with the collation of learning needs from individuals PAR documents and the collation of information in relation to the evaluation of training
• Assist in the organising and scheduling of training events including coordinating outlook diaries, booking meeting rooms, sending correspondence, meeting, and greeting delegates and trainers
• Email information to employees regarding their training record and planned training events
• Assist with the maintenance of electronic records in relation to CPD and the College’s appraisal process

General Admin Duties

• Open and sort all incoming mail
• Deal with all outgoing post
• Undertake photocopying as and when required
• Handle day to day queries

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

After the apprenticeship

HR Administrator

All employers have HR functions so this is a great field to get into with excellent short and long term career prospects. Additional high level quals are available in both fields.

Things to consider

Passing a enhanced DBS check.