HR Apprentice (Smith’s Group plc)

As a HR apprentice with Smith's Group, you will complete 7-month rotations between 3 different HR teams: HR, Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility and Rewards. The key responsibilities are listed below:

HR Generalist:

Recruitment administration (raising requisitions and completing new hire forms in the ATS) Monitor Background Screening process, escalate discrepancies and conduct right to work checks for all new hires Support the onboarding process, co-ordinate and carry out on site Inductions for new starters to the business Support Employee Relations matters, attending meetings and taking minutes where necessary Support managers with creating job descriptions and getting them benchmarked with the reward team Process employee changes and leavers ensuring payroll deadlines are met Act as a point of contact for employees seeking advice on company policies Monitor and run monthly reports for GLR activity and completion rates Support HR Generalists with updates to training materials e.g. employee induction, people leader training General ad hoc administration tasks as and when they arise

Talent Acquisition:

Assist in the creation and posting of job adverts across various job boards and platforms Screen CVs and applications to shortlist suitable candidates Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers Support with candidate sourcing via LinkedIn and other platforms Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Help manage candidate communications and ensure a positive candidate experience Participate in career fairs, open days, and employer branding initiatives Assist in onboarding new hires in collaboration with the HR team General ad hoc administration tasks as and when they arise

Reward:

Assist with data gathering and analysis related to salary benchmarking, pay reviews, and benefits administration Help maintain accurate employee reward data in HRIS and spreadsheets, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations Participate in annual reward cycles (e.g. bonus and salary reviews), supporting with communications, coordination, and data validation Support the Reward team in the delivery of compensation, benefits, and recognition initiatives across Smiths Collaborate with other HR functions to support wider people initiatives, such as performance management and employee engagement Engage in apprenticeship learning activities, applying new knowledge and skills to real workplace scenarios General ad hoc administration tasks as and when they arise

Global Mobility:

Supports the delivery of annual Group-wide and Global Mobility assignment life cycle activities Assisting in other HRIS and global mobility tasks and projects as required Helps to create and update guidance to the business on all Global Mobility policies/processes available on the internal intranet Provides operational support in respect of Global Mobility processes including: the coordination of cost projections, assignee payroll activity assists in answering queries from assignees, and assignment documentation in relation to new/ongoing assignments, repatriations, and international permanent transfers Coordinate invoicing and internal recharges for Mobility services to divisions General ad hoc administration tasks as and when they arise

Training:

HR Support Level 3.

Training Outcome:

The opportunity may offer a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Smith’s Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defense, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries. This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Microsoft Office Suite,Written communication skills,Able to meet deadlines,Interpersonal skills,Work experience desirable