What is the HR Support Apprenticeship?
HR Professionals in this role are typically either working in a medium to large organisation as part of the HR function delivering front line support to managers and employees, or are a HR Manager in a small organisation. Their work is likely to include handling day to day queries and providing HR advice; working on a range of HR processes, ranging from transactional to relatively complex, from recruitment through to retirement; using HR systems to keep records; providing relevant HR information to the business; working with the business on HR changes.
They will typically be taking ownership for providing advice to managers on a wide range of HR issues using company policies and current laws, giving guidance that is compliant and where errors could expose the organisation to employment tribunals or legal risk.
What will they gain?
A successful applicant would have gained knowledge on complex HR processes, an understanding of how to handle day to day queries and improve the procedures of it and recognise the responsibility of managing a small team. Once your employee has completed this apprenticeship they will improve the work environment and bring a new positive attitude towards your department.
What are the requirements?
- Must be 16 or over and working at least 30 hours per week including all training and study time.
- Must be in an occupation relevant to the apprenticeship and hold a contract of employment.
- Must be allowed to use 6 hours a week of their working time to complete off-the-job-training.