Human Resources Apprentice

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a HR Apprentice to join the team. You will be enrolled onto a CIPD L3 course in order to support your HR Development and kickstart your career.

The purpose of the role is to provide first line support on all HR related queries and administration, helping to provide an effective HR service to the business. You will support HR Consultants and Business Partners and echo HR processes across the business, whilst answering general queries through a shared inbox and issuing contract and making changes.

Main Responsibilities & Objectives:

Be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries
Administer HR-related documentation
Ensure the relevant HR database is up to date, accurate and complies with legislation
Process all leavers, ensuring necessary forms are completed, payroll is informed, remaining holidays are calculated and an exit interview is conducted
Maintain processes and workflows
Updating employee files
Support the HR Operations in various administrative tasks
Processing starters and leavers, within required timescales
Perform other administrative duties such as filing, photocopying and scanning
Assist Managers in conducting investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings, providing support and guidance as appropriate and in line with current legislation
Maintain accurate databases including the HR Database, absence and holiday trackers
Responsible for the administration of employee benefit schemes
Undertake other projects as identified in the course of your work
Represent the company & values of the business, portraying a professional and business like image

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

Good level of competency in IT applications such as Outlook & Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Planning and organisational skills, high level of numeracy.
Conscientious and reliable.
The ability to work accurately under pressure.
Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines.
Able to work as part of a team and/or individually.
Able to work effectively and communicate effectively to all levels.
Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general HR operation.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Annual Leave - Competative Hoilday Entitlement
Pension - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!
Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam