HR Support Apprentice

About the job

Mecalac is a leader in the design and manufacture of compact construction equipment. Renowned for stylish design, rental-tough build quality and safety-critical operator technologies, our extensive range is used on sites worldwide. With more than 70 years’ experience in development and production, we continue to innovate, boasting a comprehensive portfolio of compact equipment specifically developed to revolutionise operations for construction professionals – saving time, money and labour.

From class-leading site dumpers and backhoe loaders, to compaction rollers, wheel loaders and a unique portfolio of first-to-market excavators, we guarantee superior performance, flexibility and speed. Choosing Mecalac means embracing innovation, efficiency, comfort, safety and performance – the perfect solution for every application.

HR Support Apprenticeship Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and keen individual who is looking for a career in people profession and has passion for learning and development.

Successful candidate will be taking on a role of an HR Administrator (Entry level). As well as acquiring new skills through workplace-based learning, you will be learning the basics of the people profession through a Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship course.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be carrying out generalist HR administrative duties, supporting the team with absence management, recruitment, learning and development administration as well as HR systems administration. You will have the opportunity to get involved and learn through the full employee life cycle. You will be working across all levels and departments of the business. You will also get an opportunity to participate in project work, for example, HR systems upgrade, wellbeing initiatives etc.

You will have an opportunity to progress to two different career path within people profession, either employee relations or learning and development.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with GCSE in Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.

Essential skills and experience also include:

• Excellent computer literacy skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work well and collaborate across various levels within the business and outside.
• Previous administrative experience in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment would be an advantage.

We offer competitive salary and benefits including:

• £21,000- £23,000 per annum basic salary depending on skills and experience.
• 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays
• 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Thu 08.30-17.00, Fri 08.30-14.00
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle2Work etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 2023-00018