Apprentice HR Assistant

Working alongside the People Operations team, you'll:

• Undertake a recognised HR apprenticeship qualification and complete all associated learning and assessments.
• Learn how to provide administrative support across a range of HR processes.
• Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies and assisting managers through the recruitment process.
• Help coordinate pre-employment checks and onboarding for new employees.
• Respond to HR enquiries and provide excellent customer service to managers, employees and candidates.
• Support the production of HR documentation and contractual paperwork.
• Develop an understanding of payroll-related processes and employment terms and conditions.

What We're Looking For:

We're interested in people with the right attitude and potential. You don't need previous HR experience we'll help you develop the skills you need.

You'll need:

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload.
• A willingness to learn and complete an apprenticeship qualification.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• A positive and professional approach to customer service.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

In the first instance, apprenticeship opportunities will be ringfenced for residents of Bury, ensuring local people are given priority access to these development and employment opportunities.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.