HR Apprentice Review

As HR Apprentice, I manage absence management, short term absence, long term, data analysis, key insights. I manage payroll on site and complete on a monthly basis. I am involved in managing disciplinaries and grievances. I work with key internal stakeholders.

I have learnt a range of new skills - Business Admin Level 3, HR Management CIPD Level 5 Diploma. Learnt how to manage ER cases, learnt payroll skills. Learnt new databases, e.g. workday, open options. Developed existing skills - Excel skills, communication skills. Relationship management.

The team I work in are very supportive and lovely. I enjoy the work I do.

Induction structured well, 2 week induction plan shadowing colleagues. Receive 1 day off the job a week for my qualification, split into 2 half days which helps immensely. Support meetings with tutor every 4-6 weeks. A catch up with line manager once a week.

Manager - excellent support we meet every week for a catch up on workload etc, and once a month for a longer meeting relating to my studies, next steps etc. Good accessibility of support, occupational health, employee assistance programme etc.

Regular calls with tutor every 4-6 week depending. Can ask questions at any time. Excellent support from my tutor. Enjoy the qualification.

Theory I have learnt has enabled me to get involved in more tasks at work, for example, restructuring programmes, embedding my learning of employee engagement. I know more about the job and industry from completing my qualification,

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Good support network, progression in certain roles depending on the department you work in. For HR at Leeds, not good progression to stay within the company in HR but an excellent foundation to progress in another company.

Research Unilever, think outside the box when researching the company. Assessment days - be prepared, positive and show you are forward thinking.