HR Apprentice

HR Apprentice
Location: Chorley
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…
As an HR Apprentice, you will provide essential administrative support to the Ipsum Water Division, helping ensure HR processes across the full employee lifecycle are delivered efficiently and accurately.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their HR career or looking to build on existing knowledge. Over the course of your 18-month apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience across the full HR function, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.

You will support the HR Business Partner and wider team, playing a key role in maintaining HR systems, coordinating people activities, and supporting employees and managers with queries.

You will…
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Support HR communications, responding to employee queries professionally via Teams and email
• Assist in organising HR meetings, taking notes, and preparing follow-up documentation
• Generate HR reports and support data analysis from HR systems
• Support onboarding processes, including preparing contracts and welcoming new starters
• Assist with probation processes and new starter integration
• Support administration of employee benefits and leaver processes
• Provide guidance on HR policies and escalate queries where appropriate
• Contribute to employee engagement activities and events

About you…
We are looking for someone enthusiastic, organised, and eager to learn and develop within HR.

• 5 GCSEs Grade 4 to 9 (A to C) or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to support colleagues and take initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Next steps...
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more info