HR and People Support Apprentice

HR & People Support Apprentice Location: Melton (near Hull, HU14 3HJ) Salary: National Minimum Wage (age dependent) + 30 days holiday + pension + staff discount across Heron Foods & B&M If you're looking to start your career in Human Resources and gain valuable experience within a busy People team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As an HR & People Support Apprentice, you'll support our People team with a variety of administrative and employee-focused activities that help deliver a positive experience for colleagues across our stores, distribution centre and Store Support Centre. You'll gain hands-on experience in HR processes while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced retail environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable administration, communication and organisational skills while earning a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification. This position offers: • National Minimum Wage (age dependent) • 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) • Pension scheme • Staff discount across Heron Foods and B&M • A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification • Full training and support from an experienced HR and People team • Excellent opportunities for career development • Office-based role at our Store Support Centre About the Role You'll be part of our HR & People team, supporting colleagues and managers across the business with a range of people-related activities. Working alongside experienced HR professionals, you'll learn about the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding new starters to supporting colleague engagement initiatives, helping to ensure our people receive a positive and professional experience throughout their employment journey. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting the administration of HR and People processes • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems • Responding to routine colleague and manager queries • Supporting recruitment administration and interview coordination • Assisting with the preparation of employment-related documentation • Helping to coordinate training, development and colleague engagement activities • Producing reports and maintaining people data records • Supporting HR projects and people initiatives across the business • Ensuring confidential information is handled appropriately and in line with company procedures • Providing general administrative support to the HR & People team What You'll Need • A positive attitude and willingness to learn • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Good organisational skills and attention to detail • The ability to handle confidential information with discretion • Confidence using computers and learning new systems • The ability to build positive working relationships • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • An interest in Human Resources, People Management or Business Administration Qualifications • Good standard of English and Maths • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel (desirable but not essential) About Heron Foods Heron Foods is part of the B&M Group and operates 340+ stores across the UK. We're a fast-growing, value-driven retailer offering a friendly, supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for development. Our apprenticeship programmes provide the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while earning and learning, helping you build a successful long-term career.