Human Resources (HR) Apprentice
HUMDINGER LTD
Georgia Avenue (CH62 3RD)
Closes on Friday 29 August 2025
Posted on 22 July 2025
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Summary
Back in 2001, an ambitious group of individuals bought a factory in Hull on a mission to deliver a range of natural snacks with a difference. Humdinger was born. Now they are looking to grow the team. As a HR Apprentice you will support the HR function and wider HR team with the administration of HR tasks and site people activity.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- HR support (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30, 30-minute lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 2 months
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Humdinger means ‘a remarkable or outstanding thing of its kind’ and our people are the embodiment of this definition.
At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!
We are looking for a proactive, approachable apprentice to support the HR function and develop their skills.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain and manage HR Information Systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates for new starters, leavers, personal details, and job information.
- Monitor and record absence-related documentation.
- Prepare and issue employee correspondence as required.
- Compile and input weekly absence KPIs.
- Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and track follow-up actions.
- Handle incoming and outgoing telephone communications professionally.
- Keep internal communication channels up to date, including notice boards and digital screens.
- File and manage documents.
- Provide support to managers and supervisors.
- Raise and manage purchase orders as needed.
- Assist with agency labour audits and ensure compliance.
- Support the preparation of data and documentation for ethical audits.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of company and ESG events, such as Wellbeing Week, Easter, and Christmas celebrations.
- Administer the company healthcare scheme, ensuring timely updates for new starters, leavers, and address changes, and verifying invoice accuracy.
- Oversee the Cycle to Work scheme, addressing queries and processing applications efficiently.
- Track and log monthly Values Award nominations, collaborate with site management to select winners, and prepare announcements.
- Assist with the coordination and hosting of site visits.
Humdinger has an array of excellent benefits including;
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary
- Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts
- Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
- Family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
- Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion
- Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship
- Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
- Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
- Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
- Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
- Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
- Engagement with GroceryAid
Where you'll work
Georgia Avenue
CH62 3RD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Training course
HR support (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Service Delivery: Delivers excellent customer service on a range of HR queries and requirements, providing solutions, advice and support primarily to managers. Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Uses agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. Takes the initiative to meet agreed individual and team KPIs in line with company policy, values, standards. Plans and organises their work, often without direct supervision, to meet commitments and KPIs.
- Problem Solving: Uses sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Takes ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.
- Communication & Interpersonal: Deals effectively with customers/colleagues, using sound interpersonal skills and communicating well through a range of media eg phone, face to face, email, internet. Adapts their style to their audience. Builds trust and sound relationships with customers. Handles conflict and sensitive HR situations professionally and confidentially.
- Teamwork: Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.
- Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve HR performance and service; acts on them within the authority of their role. Supports implementation of HR changes/projects with the business.
- Managing HR Information: Maintains required HR records as part of services delivered. Prepares reports and management information from HR data, with interpretation as required.
- Personal Development: Keeps up to date with business changes and HR legal/policy/process changes relevant to their role. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance and overall capability.
Training schedule
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 HR support apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- HR Support Level 3 apprenticeship standard
- Functional skills in maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
- IT skills
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
Other requirements
Onsite Parking.
About this employer
Humdinger means ‘a remarkable or outstanding thing of its kind’ and our people are the embodiment of this definition. We understand that our staff are the foundation of the business and we strive to provide the right tools and support, to ensure that everyone at Humdinger is able to thrive and develop professionally. Our six values resonate through all we do and bring us closer together with great behaviours, great actions and great ways of working. We celebrate individuality. We celebrate diversity.
After this apprenticeship
Further development in the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333072.
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Closes on Friday 29 August 2025
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