HR Apprentice

Start Your HR Career with Nidec Drives

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Are you curious about people, organised by nature, and looking for the first step in a rewarding HR career?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious HR Apprentice to join our HR team at Nidec Drives.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced manufacturing business while completing a structured development programme designed to help you build a successful career in Human Resources.

You'll work alongside experienced HR professionals, supporting key people processes across attendance management, employee relations, onboarding, HR administration, training and development, and people data reporting.

This role offers the opportunity for a clear pathway into an HR, subject to successful completion of apprenticeship and probation period.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an HR Apprentice, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Supporting attendance and absence management processes
• Maintaining HR systems and employee records
• Preparing contracts, letters and employment documentation
• Assisting with onboarding activities for new employees
• Producing HR reports and analysing people data
• Supporting employee wellbeing initiatives
• Scheduling meetings and managing HR documentation
• Learning how HR supports both employees and managers across the business

No two days are the same, and you'll develop valuable skills while making a meaningful contribution to our team.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates’ potential. You could be a great fit if you are:

Curious and eager to learn

Organised and able to manage multiple tasks

Comfortable working with data and administration

Professional, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information

A strong communicator who enjoys working with people

Motivated to build a long-term career in Human Resources

Someone who takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion

Open to feedback and willing to ask questions to develop your skills

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

Ability to demonstrate:

• Curiosity - an interest in understanding how people and businesses operate
• Accountability - taking ownership and delivering results
• Courage - willingness to learn and ask questions
• Teamwork - collaborating effectively with others
• Customer Focus - providing excellent support to employees and managers

• Experience using Microsoft Office 365
• Previous experience in a customer-facing environment
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Good attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Travel Requirements:

Travel between our sites in Newtown and Telford may be expected as necessary for training and/or business requirements.

Why Join Nidec Drives?

This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world HR experience while developing professional qualifications and workplace skills.

You'll receive:

• Structured training and development
• Support from experienced HR professionals
• Exposure to all core areas of Human Resources
• Opportunities for future career progression
• Experience within a global, innovative manufacturing business

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If you're ambitious, organised, people-focused and excited to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Achieve your dreams with Nidec Drives – apply today and take your first step towards a career in Human Resources.