HR Apprentice
HR Apprentice
Role Overview
As an HR Apprentice, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the HR department while gaining valuable practical experience in various HR functions. You will assist in recruitment processes, employee onboarding, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop foundational HR skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing paperwork, conducting induction sessions, and ensuring a smooth transition into the organisation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Assist with HR administrative tasks such as preparing employment contracts, managing HR documentation, and handling employee queries.
- Support HR projects and initiatives, such as employee engagement surveys, training programs, and performance management processes.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including arranging meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.
Skills and Experience
- A keen interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
- Educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent, preferably with qualifications in HR or a related field (desirable but not essential).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with HR software or systems (desirable).
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute to team goals.
What We Value
We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values, we all sign up to these… We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.
Our Aim & Vision at OCU
To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor.
We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities.
- Division
- Early Careers
- Locations
- Leeds
- Employment type
- Apprenticeship
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
- Early Careers Employment Type
- Apprenticeship
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
HR Apprentice
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