Human Resources (hr) Apprentice
HALESOWEN COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION · Midlands · B62 8AY
Apprenticeship
Level 3
Business & Admin
Salary£15,600 yearly
LocationMidlands
PostcodeB62 8AY
Start date1 Dec 2026
Apply by23 Oct 2026
QualificationBusiness administrator (level 3)
Training providerhalesowen college
Job ID56539
About the role
HR Administrator - Shape the Future of Our Team! 🚀
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Human Resources? We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role is all about making sure our recruitment and HR processes run smoother than ever, supporting our amazing staff, and contributing to a positive workplace culture. 🌟
What You'll Be Doing:
- Recruitment Rockstar: You'll be the backbone of our recruitment efforts, from processing requests and posting awesome job ads 📢 to scheduling interviews, chatting with candidates, and answering all their burning questions. You'll also prep interview packs to ensure our panels are fully equipped. 🤩
- Record Keeper Extraordinaire: Keep our recruitment records and applicant tracking systems pristine and up-to-date. Accuracy is key! 💯
- Compliance Champion: Ensure all our recruitment processes stick to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. Safety first! ✅
- Smooth Departures: Handle leaver paperwork with care, making sure everyone has a positive experience when they move on. 👋
- Documentation Dynamo: Support the processing of all employment-related paperwork, including contracts, contract variations, probation confirmations, and other important correspondence. ✍️
- DBS Duty: Conduct monthly checks on the DBS Update Service. 🛡️
- Reference Rockstar: Respond promptly to employment reference requests. 📞
- Probation Pro: Administer probation outcome letters.
- HR Inbox Hero: Be the first point of contact for our HR inbox, responding to employee and manager queries efficiently and helpfully. 📬
- Data Detective: Get involved in HR data audits and cleansing to keep our information sharp. 🕵️♀️
- Process Improvement Pioneer: Spot opportunities to make our HR systems and procedures even better. You'll help develop HR policies, forms, templates, and guidance documents. 💡
- College-Wide Support: Contribute to college-wide HR initiatives, surveys, wellbeing activities, and fun staff engagement events. 🎉
- GDPR Guru: Ensure we're always compliant with GDPR. 🔒
- Anything Else: Be ready to take on other duties as they arise, fitting the scope of this role.
Who You Are:
- You're organized, meticulous, and have a knack for administration.
- You're a great communicator, both written and verbal.
- You're a team player with a can-do attitude.
- You're eager to learn and contribute to a positive HR function.
If you're ready to make a real impact and grow your HR career, we can't wait to hear from you! Apply now and let's build something great together. 💪
Key responsibilities
- Process recruitment administration activities, including advertising, scheduling interviews, and candidate liaison.
- Administer leaver paperwork and support the processing of employment-related documentation.
- Manage the HR Inbox and respond to employee and manager queries.
- Undertake monthly DBS update service checks and respond to employment reference requests.
- Support HR data audit and cleansing, and assist with College-wide HR initiatives.
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade 4/C), Maths (grade 4/C))