HR Apprentice
RT Keedwell Ltd · Highbridge
Weekly Hours Worked: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:30
About Company
RT Keedwell Group is a family-owned transport business with a reputation built on reliability, safety and long-term partnerships. Since 1969, we’ve supported customers across a wide range of industries with tailored haulage and distribution solutions that keep supply chains moving.
With a nationwide depot network, experienced drivers, and a modern fleet equipped with the latest technology, we consistently deliver high service levels, whether you require regional distribution or complex, sector-specific transport.
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Apprentice to join our team and gain practical experience across a broad range of Human Resources activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in HR and would like to gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a recognised HR qualification.
The successful candidate will work closely with the HR team, supporting the day-to-day administration of the HR function and helping to provide an effective and professional service to employees and managers. You will develop an understanding of key HR processes, policies and employment practices while receiving appropriate training, guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Provide general administrative support to the HR team, ensuring HR records, files and systems are maintained accurately and securely.
Assist with the recruitment process, including preparing and advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, communicating with candidates and completing pre-employment checks.
Support the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring relevant documentation is completed and new starters receive the information and support they need.
Assist with employee leaver processes, including preparing documentation and ensuring HR records are updated appropriately.
Respond to routine employee and manager queries in a professional and helpful manner, escalating more complex matters to an appropriate HR team member.
Assist with maintaining accurate records relating to holidays, sickness absence, training and other employee information.
Support the HR team with the preparation of letters, contracts, reports, spreadsheets and other HR documentation.
Assist with organising and maintaining employee training records and supporting the coordination of training activities.
Help ensure HR processes are completed in accordance with company policies, procedures and relevant employment legislation.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information appropriately at all times.
Assist with HR projects and initiatives, such as employee engagement, wellbeing, equality and inclusion, and improvements to HR processes.
Support the HR team with meetings, including preparing relevant documentation and taking notes where required.
Develop a working knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best-practice procedures as part of the apprenticeship.
Attend training and complete coursework required as part of the apprenticeship programme, applying learning within the workplace.
Build positive working relationships with colleagues, managers and employees across the organisation.
Carry out other reasonable HR-related duties as required to support the wider team.
Skills required
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling employee records and HR documentation.
A professional, approachable and helpful manner when dealing with employees, managers and candidates.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly.
Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer-based systems.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also taking responsibility for individual tasks.
Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of HR processes, policies and employment legislation.
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to know when to seek guidance or escalate an issue.
Positive attitude, reliability and a strong willingness to develop a career in Human Resources.
Ability to build positive working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation.
Qualifications required
N/A
Training you'll get
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Future prospects
Ultimately to end up becoming the HR Manager for the group.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
