HR Apprentice

View Vacancy -- HR Apprentice
Open Date
25/10/2021, 01:00
Close Date
08/11/2021, 23:55
Research Institute  
MRC Harwell Institute
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Research Institute / Unit Information  
MRC Harwell Institute is an international biological research centre at the forefront of the use of mammalian models to study genetics and human diseases. Located on the Harwell Campus, just south of Oxford, it is nestled amongst a vibrant community of leading science organisations. We aim to advance medicine through cutting-edge research into the genetic basis of disease. Our research programmes span an entire lifetime, from embryonic development to diseases of ageing. There are over 300 staff at the Institute made up of research scientists, technicians, animal carers, and business support personnel.
UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org
Band  
MRC – Apprentice
Location  
Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Salary  
£17,219
Contract Type  
Fixed Term
Job Type  
Administration & Management
Full Time / Part Time  
Full Time
Contract Length  
24 months
Job Description  

Are you looking to start a career in HR? An exciting and new opportunity has become available as a HR Apprentice based in UKRI's Medical Research Council at the Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire! 

This opportunity is due to commence in January 2022 and is supported through the Apprenticeship Programme where applicants will undertake and complete an 18/24 month apprenticeship to gain a CIPD Certificate in People Practice, Level 3!  

We will strive to provide a well-structured programme that will enable an apprentice to develop and utilise their knowledge of Human Resources. 

Eligibility  

This UKRI apprenticeship role is open to those who have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths, English and ICT at grade 9 - 4 (A*- C). 

Main Job Activities 

• Assisting with the administration for all recruitment campaigns such as entering data onto our recruitment system, monitor applications, compile shortlisting packs, invite to interviews, meeting and greeting interview candidates, including Right to Work checks.  
• Undertaking all administrative duties related to the Employee Life Cycle. This will include the creation of employment contracts; new starter forms and pre-employment checks; collaborating closely with relevant teams, at MRC Harwell, including our Shared Services team, ready for the start date; induction coordination; employee life cycle paperwork e.g. Contractual changes, etc. probation report monitoring.  
• Ensure effective leaver process is adhered to, including leavers paperwork and any changes notified to payroll in a timely manner.  
• Administer fixed term contract extensions and assist with monitoring the fixed term process to support the HR Officer.  
• Other HR related administration tasks include flu vaccines and health checks; recognition awards, processing purchase orders etc.  
• Assist with handling day to day queries and providing HR advice, working on a range of HR processes.  
• The job holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and the MRC.  

Person Specification  

In order to apply for this apprenticeship, you should be able to meet the following criteria: 

Essential  

• Have the right to work in the UK 
• Have the personal and prioritisation skills to manage time well 
• Be able to maintain own work-life balance  
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Outlook and Excel) 
• Good communication skills (written and oral) 
• Enthusiastic and a willingness to learn 
• Attention to detail 
• Customer service skills 
• Good organisational skills 
• Ability to work in a team and independently  

Desirable:  

• Able to discuss how work contributes to team/MRC stakeholders.  
• Evidence of understanding of working well within a team environment and supporting and respecting other team members  
• Able to demonstrate on-going personal development  

The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.
Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check.