HR Systems Administrator Apprentice
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working in a professional and supportive HR team. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who has a genuine interest in technology, particularly in managing and updating online platforms or systems, and resolving technical queries.
Role
Key Responsibilities:
Working closely with the HR Systems Specialist, your tasks will include:
- Assisting with the maintenance of the iTrent core system and its multiple portals, ensuring all data and documentation are accurate and available for our users.
- Acting as the first point of contact for iTrent user queries ie setting up and managing user accounts, security permissions and access rights.
- Creating and updating employee working patterns.
- Running key HR reports for line managers (to include headcount, sickness absence).
- Assisting with the testing and launch of iTrent’s multiple modules.
- Although your primary focus will be HR systems administration you will also undertake general and HR administrative tasks, including:
- Candidate pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Payroll administration, ensuring new starters, leavers, contract changes are accurately processed.
- Preparation of employment contracts.
- Supporting recruitment activities, such as interview invitations and scheduling, preparing conditional offer letters, and placing job advertisements.
Training
- Support will be offered off site/on site to fulfil the requirements of the apprenticeship scheme.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship will be provided in technical portal management allowing you to develop the expertise needed to excel in this role.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a growing organisation.
- Access to company resources, systems, and tools to aid your professional development.
- This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to change.
A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for learning and growth. Bonus to be awarded upon completion of the apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- HR support (level 3)
- Training Provider
- SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 8.45am–4.30pm (Mon-Thu) and 8.45 am–4.15pm (Fri).
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 3rd August 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 15th September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for over 1500 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 14 academies and 8 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operate learning support, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business support team which includes HR, finance and IT.
- Company
- ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Location
- Copthall House, Grove Road, Sutton, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £20,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Location
- Copthall House, Grove Road, Sutton, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £20,000 a year
- Posted