White City, United Kingdom
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As the HR Apprentice, you will own and drive core People Operations processes, ensuring an exceptional employee experience across the full employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality HR administration, maintaining accurate data, and proactively moving tasks forward without waiting to be asked. This is a hands‑on role where you will take full responsibility for key activities, working closely with the HR and Payroll teams. Employee Lifecycle Ownership * Own and manage the full onboarding administration process, including drafting contracts, preparing documentation, collecting compliance information, scheduling calls with new starters, and leading Day 1 onboarding tasks. * Deliver and maintain the onboarding presentation, ensuring it is regularly updated and consistently delivered. * Maintain and update HRIS records accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring employee data is always correct and audit‑ready. * Take responsibility for visa and right‑to‑work tracking, ensuring all documentation is collected, monitored, and renewed on time. * Draft employee letters and contractual documentation, ensuring high‑quality, error‑free outputs. * Lead internal mobility administration, including job title changes, compensation adjustments, manager updates, and HRIS amendments. * Conduct and track 2‑month HR check‑ins with new starters, escalating issues and identifying trends. * Manage the full offboarding process, including preparing leaver files, system updates, exit logistics, and ensuring all company equipment is returned. HR Operations & Administration * Act as owner of the HR inbox, ensuring queries are responded to promptly, prioritised, and escalated when needed. * Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure all documents follow naming, storage, and compliance standards. * Take responsibility for all HR administrative workflows, ensuring they run smoothly and proactively identifying process improvements. * Track and update benefits administration, including enrolments, changes, and coordination with providers. * Prepare HR reports, trackers, spreadsheets, and summaries as required. * Act as a first point of contact for standard employee queries resolving these directly or triaging more complex matters to the relevant HR team member in a timely and professional manner. Team Contribution & Development * Demonstrate a proactive, solution‑focused approach and take initiative in all assigned areas. * Support People Operations projects, owning your deliverables and following through to completion. * Follow People and Payroll policies, ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance at all times. * Carry out any additional duties relevant to the role.
