HR Administrator Apprentice
DRAINAGE ADVISORY SERVICES & ASSISTANCE LTD
STOCKPORT (SK7 5ED)
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 28 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 November 2026
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Summary
We are seeking an organised, proactive and approachable HR Administrator to support DASA’s HR team with recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration and general HR duties, ensuring efficient daily operations and a positive employee experience. You will work closely with the Head of HR and support staff throughout their time at DASA.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary to be discussed at Interview
- Training course
- HR support (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hours per week, including a paid 60-minute break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 December 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
- Supporting the advertising of vacancies across appropriate recruitment platforms.
- Coordinating interview arrangements and communicating with candidates.
- Sending interview invitations, offer letters and other recruitment
correspondence. - Supporting the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all relevant paperwork and pre-employment checks are completed.
- Setting up new starters on DASA's HR systems and coordinating induction arrangements.
- Ordering and arranging uniform and equipment for new starters.
- Supporting the administration of annual leave, sickness absence and other employee changes.
- Providing general administrative support to the Head of HR and wider HR function.
- Handling employee information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Assisting the Head of HR with the administration of monthly payroll.
- Supporting the investigation and resolution of employee pay queries.
- Acting as a point of contact for general employee HR administration queries.
- Managing office stationery orders and monitoring stock levels.
- Supporting the organisation of company events, employee engagement activities and internal communications.
- Providing general office administration support where required.
Where you'll work
UNIT 6E LOWICK CLOSE
NEWBY ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HAZEL GROVE
STOCKPORT
SK7 5ED
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
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:
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
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Established in 1982, DASA has over 40 years’ experience in drainage investigations, leak detection and insurance claims support. Now part of Sigo Group, we continue to deliver expert service and innovative solutions, backed by investment in technology, equipment and training, while maintaining our trusted team and customer-focused approach.
https://www.dasa.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Attractive benefits package offered.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within HR, develop their knowledge and become an important part of a growing business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Chanel Murphy
apprenticeships@salfordcc.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062534.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 28 November 2026 at 11:59pm)