Job Description

Human Resources Apprentice

37 Hours per week, full year, Fixed-term (duration of apprenticeship)

National Apprenticeship Rate

Responsible to: Head of Human Resources

Main Location: Romero Central Office with Travel to other sites

Required to commence as soon as possible

Romero Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our pupils. We are seeking a Human Resources Apprentice who is passionate about people, motivated and detail-oriented to join our central team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to gain practical HR experience whilst working towards a recognised qualification.

As an HR Apprentice you will support the existing human resources team in a wide range of duties including assisting with recruitment, supporting day-to-day HR administration, answering HR queries and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who has the desire to learn and grow within HR and move into an organisation and sector which makes a di?erence to the lives of children and young people.

Job Purpose

The post holder will support and assist the human resources team providing a forward-thinking, responsive and professional HR service to our family of schools.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

Recruitment, Induction and Exit Procedures

Assist with recruitment activities including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews and conducting initial candidate screenings Support with the onboarding and induction for successful candidates including producing offer letters and other employment related documentation Assist in the processing of DBS checks and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures

HR Policies & Procedures

Respond to general HR-related inquiries from schools and the central team, escalating where appropriate Shadow experienced HR team members to gain insight into various HR specialisms Keep up-to-date with changing legislation that may impact on Trust policies

Compliance

Help maintain the HR & Payroll management system ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and are held in accordance with GDPR Provide support in maintaining the Trusts Single Central Record (SCR) Support with monitoring absence, annual leave and leave of absences within the central team

General

Help maintain employee files ensuring accuracy and confidentiality Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues Attend apprenticeship training session and complete coursework in a timely and professional manner Other duties of a similar level of responsibility may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time

Additional supporting information - specific to this post

This post does not require a faith commitment within the Roman Catholic Church however, candidates must be supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the Trust and not do anything to undermine the faith commitment of the Trust. In line with all staff within the Trust, they will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service Contract.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person