HR Apprentice

Big Science Sweden; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific organization is seeking an HR Apprentice to join their HR Service Delivery Team in Macclesfield, UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad foundation in HR, supporting the delivery of services across the employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail. This position is ideal for recent graduates or school leavers and is based on a 2-year fixed-term contract, potentially leading to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Eager to begin a career in Human Resources.
• Ability to manage competing priorities professionally.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality HR services.
• Handle onboarding new starters and benefits administration.
• Coordinate leaver procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Enthusiasm

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Recent graduate or school leaver

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious HR Apprentice to join our HR Service Delivery Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to begin their career in Human Resources and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, professional environment.

As an integral member of the team, the HR Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality HR services across the business. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and a positive attitude.

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad foundation in HR, as you will be involved in a wide range of administrative tasks that span the entire employee lifecycle—from onboarding new starters, supporting family leave processes, and managing benefits administration, through to coordinating leaver procedures.

The Role

The HR Apprentice will report to the HR Service Delivery Manager on an initial 2-year fixed term contract ,with the potential to convert to a permanent role on the successful completion of the apprenticeship. The role is based at our global Headquarters, Jodrell Bank, Macclesfield, UK and is ideally suited to recent graduates, school leavers or those seeking a new career path.