People Administrator Apprentice
NEW HOMES LAW LTD
Chelmsford (CM2 0DG)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 April 2026
Contents
Summary
The HR Administrator Apprentice will support the People Team with the day‑to‑day administration of HR processes while working towards a recognised HR apprenticeship qualification. This role is ideal for someone looking to begin a career in HR within a fast‑paced, people‑focused professional services environment.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- HR support (level 3)
- Hours
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Weekly schedule: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Break: Unpaid 1 hour break.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 25 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
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
HR Administration & Support
- Assist with all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including starters, changes, and leavers
- Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
- Support induction processes to ensure new starters feel welcomed and fully supported
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records and HR systems
- Assist with the coordination of probation reviews and performance reviews
Recruitment Support
- Support the recruitment process, including advert posting, CV administration and interview scheduling
- Coordinate pre‑employment checks and right‑to‑work documentation
- Communicate professionally with candidates and hiring managers
Training & Development
- Support the coordination of internal training, apprenticeships and development programmes
- Maintain training records and learning documentation
- Assist with booking training sessions and liaising with external training providers
HR Projects & Engagement
- Support HR initiatives focused on employee engagement, wellbeing and culture
- Assist with staff communications, events, and rewards initiatives
- Help gather feedback and support continuous improvement across HR processes
Compliance & Best Practice
- Assist with maintaining HR policies, procedures, and compliance documentation
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism is maintained at all times
- Support the People Team with ad‑hoc HR administration and projects as required
Where you'll work
28 Baddow Road
Elizabeth House
Chelmsford
CM2 0DG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4/Pass)
- Maths (grade C/4/Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Positive and approachable
- Professional manner
- Fast-paced environment
Other requirements
Basic DBS check will be required for this role.
About this employer
New Homes Law supports buyers, sellers and homeowners across England and Wales with reliable, transparent legal advice.
https://nhlaw.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Pension
- Birthday leave
- Casual Fridays
- Personal Development Plan
- Career development
- Free eye tests & discounted eyewear
- Reward & recognition scheme
After this apprenticeship
Potential to stay with the company full time after apprenticeship completion.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026822.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)