HR Admin Apprentice Review

by Matalan

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I work within the HRBP and Data & Systems team, helping with daily/weekly tasks, and providing support to stakeholders on larger projects (Christmas, Coronation, etc). I also work with the BPs on colleague engagement and wellbeing.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes - I've massively developed my skills in conversing with stakeholders, time management, microsoft office, general corporate soft and hard skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is good, but simple. I've completed an undergraduate degree the year prior, so moving onto a level 3 has been too easy to keep my interest sustained.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured and split into units based on subjects that frequently appear in HR - Employee Relations, Data and analytics for example, and there's also a unit on your own personal development

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I don't need any support on the apprenticeship work itself, just require support occasionally with work that i'm doing.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

My training coach is excellent

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It has really helped to cement some general HR knowledge that i'll likely use in the future; However personally I learn better by doing than academic learning.

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There is the occasional job fairs that we go to, but this is very rare as i'm not apart of the Talent team

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

An excellent place to work, that really aims to be aligned to its values. Everyone who has come, has agreed that the people here is the best thing about Matalan and I fully agree with this

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Matalan?

Be yourself - anyone can do a job, but finding a place that culturally works for you allows you to bring the best out of yourself!