HR Advisor Review

I work in the People Operations team at Marston's and we look after all salaried employees across the business. We issue employees their contracts and start their onboarding journey when they are offered their role, we action any pay/role changes in our payroll system and we make employees leavers in the system when they are leaving the business. We work really closely with the payroll team, Area Operations Managers and HR business partners to make sure all employees across the business are being paid the correct amount each pay day.

This is my first role in HR so I feel my knowledge on wider HR topics has definitely improved since I started my apprenticeship and it is really helping to improve my confidence at work. Having to complete off the job hours as part of my course has also encouraged me to speak to different members of the HR team which has also really helped to improve my confidence and my networking skills.

I really enjoy my apprenticeship as it is giving me so much exposure to the wider HR topics and helps me to understand what challenges the wider HR team face and the responsibilities that come with the role. I think the course is also pushing me to develop as an individual and at work which is great for my development.

I think the programme is well structured as the workshops are spread out across the year and aren't too close together which is helpful when managing it around work. My Lead trainer is really supportive and always replies to emails really quickly which is really helpful.

My manager is so supportive of my apprenticeship and is really flexible with helping me organise time focus on my course and assignments which is really helpful.

My lead trainer is really supportive, she always replies to my questions really quickly and always responds in a lot of detail to ensure I fully understand her response. She is also so helpful in my progress reviews and always offers support and recommendations for my assignments.

I think it is already really helping me as it is improving my wider HR knowledge and my confidence in these areas.

I have attended the network events that are held in the office and often attend HR webinars to support my learning

Yes

There are so many opportunities for development and growth within Marston's and it is really supported and encouraged from all managers

To be your true self and try your hardest as managers are always willing to offer support to people who they know are trying their best.