HR and People Support Apprentice

You'll be part of our HR & People team, supporting colleagues and managers across the business with a range of people-related activities. Working alongside experienced HR professionals, you'll learn about the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding new starters to supporting colleague engagement initiatives, helping to ensure our people receive a positive and professional experience throughout their employment journey. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the administration of HR and People processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Responding to routine colleague and manager queries
• Supporting recruitment administration and interview coordination
• Assisting with the preparation of employment-related documentation
• Helping to coordinate training, development and colleague engagement activities
• Producing reports and maintaining people data records
• Supporting HR projects and people initiatives across the business
• Ensuring confidential information is handled appropriately and in line with company procedures
• Providing general administrative support to the HR & People team
  
  A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Confidence using computers and learning new systems
• The ability to build positive working relationships
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• An interest in Human Resources, People Management or Business Administration
Qualifications
• Good standard of English and Maths
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel (desirable but not essential)
  
  Heron Foods is part of the B&M Group and operates 340+ stores across the UK. We're a fast-growing, value-driven retailer offering a friendly, supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for development.
Our apprenticeship programmes provide the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while earning and learning, helping you build a successful long-term career.

Salary: National Minimum Wage (age dependent) + 30 days holiday + pension + staff discount across Heron Foods & B&M,
• National Minimum Wage (age dependent)
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Staff discount across Heron Foods and B&M
• A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification
• Full training and support from an experienced HR and People team
• Excellent opportunities for career development
• Office-based role at our Store Support Centre