HR Administration Apprentice

at  The City of Liverpool CollegeLiverpool

JOB OVERVIEW

• We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic HR Administration Apprentice to support the HR team. The ideal candidate will be eager to build a career in Human Resources and demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude. You should be a strong communicator, highly organised, and passionate about learning and growing in a professional setting.
• The ideal candidate will:
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels
• Possess strong organisational abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Be adaptable and willing to take on new challenges with a positive, problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in Human Resources, with the ambition to develop professionally in this field
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Be a team player who is also able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in HR while pursuing formal qualifications through a Level 3 apprenticeship program.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

Essential:

• GCSE in English and Maths or relevant experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good computer literacy
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently to a high standard, taking accountability and ownership for mistakes and a commitment to self-reflection and learning
• Ability to manage to tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Resilient – ability to work calmly within a high-pressure environment
• Diplomatic – maintains confidentiality within the office and achieves objectives while acting with consideration for others
• Must be committed to their own personal development
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion as it applies to this role.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an office environment
• Experience of working with customers or as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Fluent speaking in any of the mentioned languages: Arabic, Persian, Kurmanji (Northern Kurdish), Sorani (Central Kurdish), Portuguese, Spanish, Tigrinya, Vietnamese, French.

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

Roscoe Street
Liverpool
L1 9DW
United Kingdom
+44 151 252 3928
About City of Liverpool College.
Values
Quality – Providing the highest standards of teaching and learning
Inspire – Inspiring you to realise your full potential
Ambition – Striving to be the best you can be
Partnership – Working together to create sustainable improvement for you
Passion – Determination to make a difference for you
Innovate – Always looking for new ideas and solutions to help you grow
Diversity – Embracing inclusivity, equality and diversity
Opened in 1992 after being formed from a number of colleges in the city we now have 5 locations situated in the heart of Liverpool. Currently the college serves more than a third of all 16-18 year olds in Liverpool, and educates almost 12,000 learners a year. In 2018 the college achieved a pass rate of 99.6% beating the national average of 97.6% for a-level results. Within this year as well we had a 100% pass rate in modern languages.
However, the college itself is not just facts and figures. The mission statement of provide high quality skills and education by delivering opportunities for growth to all people and business of the Liverpool City region, shows inclusivity and a community understanding. The ease in which to get here helps quite a lot to. Be it driving, buses, trains or even a ferry you are never short of options.
Being that working/living in Liverpool does offer a wide range of experiences to have. Historical buildings like the Bombed out church, Royal court theatre house or even a hidden gem like the Bluecoat School lane which boasts being the oldest building in Liverpool. The Beatles museum is a popular place to explore the band and possible find bits out about them you might not have known. Or if just unwinding and relaxing there are multiple pubs/bars, restaurants, and comedy nights to enjoy.

That’s not to say our college doesn’t offer its own fair share of experiences. Within the 5 locations the following are available;

• A fine dining restaurant with 4.5 rating on Trip advisor, certificate of excellence 2015-2016 Winner.
• Fully equipped Gym free for staff to use.
• High quality beauty and hair salon
• Academy Bakery

• The HR Administration Apprentice will deliver a range of administrative tasks, to include:
• Maintaining and managing all employee records, ensuring all information is recorded and updated within personal files and internal HR systems
• Assisting in maintaining HR system to input, track, and update employee data, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Helping to monitor employee absence, holidays, and sickness records, ensuring compliance with College policies
• Support the Payroll manager with payroll related administration tasks and the day to day running of the payroll function
• Assisting with processing payroll changes and providing support in ensuring accurate payroll records.
• Supporting the administration of employee benefits and healthcare plans
• Assisting in making employee referrals to our occupational health provider
• Assist the Recruitment Team with administration tasks such as completing references for new starters, scanning interview notes, checking bank staff timesheets and any ad hoc recruitment
• Supporting with the creation of new starters and leavers on the HR, Payroll and internal college systems
• Manage the recruitment, HR and payroll inboxes, responding to employee enquiries and ensuring queries are dealt with, escalating to members of the team as required
• Assisting on ongoing HR related ad-hoc tasks and projects