Apprentice HR Administrator

ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED

West Yorkshire (LS20 9PA)

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 August 2026

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Summary

The HR Apprentice will provide admin and operational support to the HR team, working closely with the HR Advisors across a wide range of people-related activities. This will provide a solid foundation in HR administration and people practices while the postholder completes the CIPD Level 3 People Professional Apprenticeship.

 

• Wage:

  £24,784.50 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: HR support (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 4.30pm and Friday 8am to 3pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Thursday 1 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Advisors.
• Prepare HR correspondence, including letters relating to employment changes, probation, absence, flexible working and other employee matters in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update HR templates, forms and standard documents.
• Ensure employee files and HR records are accurate, complete and up to date.
• Assist with filing and maintaining both electronic and, where applicable, paper personnel records.
• Support the preparation of HR reports and spreadsheets.
• Support the employee onboarding experience by producing and distributing onboarding paperwork.
• Respond to routine HR queries and direct more complex matters to the appropriate HR Advisor.
• Support the administration of the company's HR information system.
• Update employee records, including starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
• Assist with maintaining accurate absence, holiday and other people data.
• Carry out routine data checks to identify missing or incorrect information.
• Arrange HR meetings and send calendar invitations.
• Prepare meeting documentation and supporting paperwork.
• Attend meetings where required and take clear, accurate to relevant attendees within agreed timescales.
• Type and distribute meeting notes promptly.
• Assist with formatting and updating HR policies, procedures and guidance documents.
• Help maintain the HR document library and ensure current versions are available.
• Support the digitisation and organisation of HR templates and forms.
• Maintain confidentiality when preparing, maintaining and distributing information.

Where you'll work

Netherfield Mills
Guiseley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS20 9PA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

Training course

HR support (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5+)
• math (grade 4+)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Essential attributes

Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others.
Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.

About this employer

Originally founded in 1837, our almost two centuries of textile manufacturing expertise has made us a master of our craft. We are proud to be one of a select few mills that remain in the UK with a fully vertical status, meaning we are able to carry out all processes from a single site. From the moment raw wool enters our warehouse, to the time the finished cloth is dispatched to the end customer, everything is managed by our in-house teams of experts.

Use the links below to find more out about Our Heritage, Our Mill, Our Efforts for Sustainable Manufacturing and the Benefits of Wool.

http://moons.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Life assurance
• colleague recognition Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discount of up to 50% on Moon Products
• Awards in recognition for long service
• Cycle to work 
• Health & Well-being support, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Workware provided
• Holiday Purchase Scheme

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

HR advisor and possibly gain further qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

careers@moons.co.uk

07764321790

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050334.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11:59pm)