HR Specialist Apprentice

AVNET EMG LTD.

MAIDENHEAD (SL6 3TN)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 June 2026

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Summary

Our Human Resources team at Avnet currently have an exciting opportunity to join them as a HR Specialist Apprentice based in Maidenhead.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Willing to pay up to £23,500 depending on age 

Training course
HR support (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 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

If you enjoy talking to people, passionate about building a long-term career, where you will have time invested in you and the support to learn and develop this could be the start you are looking for!

If you enjoy talking to people, passionate about building a long-term career, where you will have time invested in you and the support to learn and develop this could be the start you are looking for!

In this role, you will learn how to deliver proactive support of HR Service Centre (HRSC) and may support services across payroll, benefits, staffing/onboarding, recognition, employee relations, and more.

As you progress you learn all about working within a HR service centre operation, the technology and transaction processes in place to support all things people. You will also gain a sound knowledge and understanding of HR principles to help team members, managers and customers.

What is in it for you?

  • A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal
  • A strong open door policy within management
  • An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
  • FREE Onsite Parking & Gym
  • Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days working from home)
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Discount and retail rewards scheme 

Our Apprenticeship Offers the Opportunity Learn about:

  • Supporting one or more human resource functional areas in the HR Service Centre (HRSC)
  • Providing first level response support to managers, team members, employees and other customers
  • Receiving inquiries and responds to requests following appropriate policies and practices; provides basic interpretation of policies
  • Participating and providing coordinative support to project teams and collaborates with other team members to achieve deliverables
  • Preparing correspondence and reports
  • Inputting and maintaining data relevant to processing employee data changes
  • Maintaining documentation or records within appropriate systems
  • Determining best method(s) to resolve issues ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to company policies and practices as well as legal regulations
  • Working cross-functionally with in the HRSC (as required) to coordinate customer resolution

What about you?

  • A creative, self-driven individual who possesses:
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • A passion for building relationships
  • Resilience and a positive attitude
  • A passion to join a team where learning is an everyday occurrence 

Join us today and unlock your full potential as a Human Resources professional within the electronics industry! 

Where you'll work

Waltham Road
White Waltham
MAIDENHEAD
SL6 3TN

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

As you progress you learn all about working within a HR service centre operation, the technology and transaction processes in place to support all things people. You will also gain a sound knowledge and understanding of HR principles to help team members, managers and customers.

More training information

SR Apprenticeships is a leading national training provider delivering Apprenticeship programmes throughout the UK.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills

About this employer

Avnet powers the technology behind everyday life - from consumer devices like your coffee maker or your electric vehicle to advanced industrial systems. As a global technology distributor of electronic components and technology solutions, we connect innovators with the manufacturers who bring breakthrough products to market. Our engineering and supply chain expertise accelerates the journey from concept to production.

https://my.avnet.com/emea/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Pension matched up to 8%
  • 25 days holiday allowance plus public holidays 

After this apprenticeship

Potential to be taken on permanently as a HR Specialist.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036921.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)