Apprentice HR Assistant

The Sheffield College

Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role

The People Apprentice will assist and support the People team across the full range of administration tasks undertaken by the various teams within the People function under the guidance of colleagues. The post is accountable to the People Business Partner and will play a key role in ensuring the quality of service provided.

Main Responsibilities:

The post holder will be responsible for providing a variety of administrative support for all elements of our people processes in the following areas:

·People Operations

·Payroll

·Recruitment

·People Experience (advisory, business partnering and organisation design projects)

·Learning and development

In particular:

·Supporting the department/s with day-to-day administration e.g. duties associated with supporting recruitment and onboarding including assisting with pre-employment checks and new starter processes, maintaining the Single Central Records, casework and organisation of Learning and Development courses

·Supporting the department/s email boxes, ensuring that emails are responded to timely and assigned to the relevant areas

·Supporting the maintenance of employee files

·Contribute to the workflow of the department/s

·Work on specific projects identified by the department/s

·Undertake all appropriate training and development in accordance with a planned programme

·Ensuring that all relevant work activities underpin the College’s commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

·Training in the use of computer systems relevant to the department/s e.g. iTrent HR and Payroll system

From time-to-time these responsibilities may be reviewed so that they evolve as part of the college’s strategic growth and success. You may also be required to take on other tasks related to the job to support the College in the delivery of its strategic aims, without changing the role's main purpose.

Cross College Responsibilities: You may be required to participate in cross-college teams and working groups on key projects. You may need to attend relevant internal committees and groups. You will act as a role model to colleagues, ensuring that the responsibilities of the post are carried out in line with the College’s FREDIE+ values and behaviors. Student Related Responsibilities: · Anyone who has regular contact with children and young people in their day-to-day responsibilities must ensure they are safe. You will work with the Safeguarding Team, ensuring concerns regarding students/apprentices are shared in a timely, accurate manner · You will be involved in supporting college open days, during the exam season student enrolment, and any other required events. Other Responsibilities: All staff have a responsibility to ensure that the college provides a safe and sustainable environment for students, staff and visitors. You will support this by: · Understanding and undertaking specific responsibilities for their role as documented within the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures. · Ensure compliance with Data Protection Regulation · Ensure that environmental sustainability is a key consideration in the actions we take, working towards the college’s environmental strategy and net zero ambition.

Potential of full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About the Training

The Apprentice will be completing a Level 3 HR Support CIPD Qualification alongside receiving on-the-job training and feedback.

College attendance at Pennine Five Campus, Sheffield.

Once per week college sessions.

About the Employer

The Sheffield College is a large, vibrant and diverse further education college and we are proud of how the college contributes to transforming lives through learning by meeting local skills needs.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

Training Provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Course/Training

HR support (level 3)

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