People Services Apprentice

• Employer: HO2 Management Limited
• Location: Darwen
• Vacancy Ref: 00001532
• Weekly wage: £318.75
• Hours per week: 37.5
• Sector: Business

ROLE PURPOSE

Our primary role at HGHQ is to support our family of Independent Opticians. As a People Services Apprentice Apprentice, youll rotate through key areas of the People Department understanding the fill Employee cycle, areas include Talent Acquisition, People Services (HR Administration), Payroll and Learning & Development. Youll be a vital part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial business, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to impactful initiatives.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence as part of a fast paced, innovative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

During your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop a well–rounded understanding of the People Team and the overall business by working within the following areas with full training in each task:

Talent Acquisition

• Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job adverts, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
• Support initiatives to attract top talent, including employer branding and social campaigns.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver a seamless candidate experience.

People Services (HR Administration)

• Maintain and update employee records
• Support onboarding processes, helping to create a welcoming and engaging experience for new starters.
• Assist with day–to–day HR tasks, including preparing contracts, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Payroll

• Gain insights into payroll processes, assisting with accurate and confidential data management.
• Support the team in responding to employee queries about payroll and benefits.

Learning & Development

• Assist in planning and organising training sessions, workshops, and development programs.
• Help maintain training records and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Support career development projects to enhance employee growth and satisfaction.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that advance wellbeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
• Collaborate on initiatives to improve employee engagement and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Participate in ad–hoc projects, gaining exposure to a variety of People activities and challenges.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, QCF.

• Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications.