Job Description

Berrys

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At Berrys, we're all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets.


Our work ranges from applications and appeals to site promotions. Our projects span everything from sustainable urban extensions and solar farms to historic barn conversions and extensions to listed buildings.


With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face and attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of client's land, property and businesses.

HR Assistant/Apprentice role

We are looking for a new team member of the HR team to assist with the day-to-day administration across the business. The individual can be recently qualified or willing to undertake a CIPD recognised apprenticeship. Equally candidates will be considered if they can demonstrate that they have an interest in Human Resources with some experience in HR/administration.


This role has a wide remit which includes input to all HR administration and is important to the smooth running of the department with an equally important support role to the business.

Duties of the HR Administrator/Apprentice will include although not be confined to:

Administration: electronic system organisation and filing

Recruitment: placing advertisements, receiving applications, liaising with agents, shortlisting, organising and candidate liaison

Employment: offer letters, references, contracts, checking qualifications and gathering paperwork

Project work: supporting the HR lead with business-wide initiatives and compliance

HR Administrator/Apprentice Person Specification

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, dynamic and motivated individual with a "can-do" attitude, who has:


A keen interest in learning the processes within HR (or previous experience in an HR role)

Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

The ability to work unsupervised and be able to demonstrate initiative

Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with employees at all levels in a professional manner both verbally and in writing

A professional and friendly manner and understanding the need to maintain confidentiality at all times

Experience in using the Microsoft office suite, but in particular Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams. Training will be given on the HR System

Minimum of 3 A Levels: A - C or equivalent

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.

HR Administrator /Apprentice Benefits

The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. Support with a CIPD recognised apprenticeship if required.


We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service Potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

Closing Date:

24th July 2025

Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.*


To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter and your CV (as one document).