Introduction

With the guidance of the HR Business Partner and apprenticeship provider you will play an important role in providing administrative support across a wide range of HR activities which includes recruitment, onboarding, maintaining employee records, managing HR data, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the HR function.

About the Employer

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a career that's both impactful and rewarding, you've come to the right place! Founded in 1929, Grundon Waste Management is an award-winning and highly successful family-owned waste management and environmental business (we were the first to introduce the wheelie bin to the UK). You may have seen our distinctive blue lorries around or driven past our advanced Energy from Waste facility on the outskirts of London. We provide waste collection, recycling and environmental monitoring services to all kinds of businesses, from shops and manufacturers to hospitals and airports, so you can bet we have state-of-the-art treatment and recovery facilities. We continue to invest millions of pounds in new technologies. Overall, ours is a fascinating and fast-moving sector to work in. Join us and you will be one of more than 800 employees in our mainly Southeast operating area, including other apprentices. We're also committed to training and career progression and have our own fantastic Learning & Development team.

What You'll Do

Supporting the People team with a wide range of day-to-day HR administration.
Maintaining accurate employee records and updating HR systems.
Preparing new starter documentation and helping to deliver a smooth onboarding experience.
Assisting with recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, supporting with the applicant tracking process and supporting team members at events.
Monitoring probation periods, references and other pre-employment checks, ensuring key deadlines are met.
Preparing letters, contracts and other HR documentation.
Managing employee files and ensuring records are accurate, confidential and compliant with data protection requirements.
Responding to routine HR queries and providing administrative support to managers and colleagues.
Supporting People projects and initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and ways of working.
Providing general office support, including meeting administration, note-taking and maintaining departmental supplies.
Working collaboratively with the wider People team while developing your knowledge and skills through your Level 3 CIPD Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome

Once you have completed the apprenticeship you will have CIPD membership. Career progression can follow different routes, for example, higher level apprenticeships, internal and external development. Additional responsibilities and opportunities will be presented.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English - A*–C / 9–4
Desired - GCSE - Maths - A*–C / 9–4
Desired - UK driving licence - UK driving licence - Full and current

Course Information

Course: HR support (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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