HR Support Apprentice

HR Support Apprentice (Level 3), Beagle HR, Chertsey, Surrey

Beagle HR is a Surrey based HR consultancy that works as the in-house HR function for small and medium sized businesses in hospitality, dental and healthcare, retail and professional services. Most of our work happens on site with clients, not behind a desk.

This is an on the road apprenticeship. You will spend much of the week out with our Managing Director, attending client meetings and sites and learning HR by doing it, while completing a Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship with a training provider.

We are looking for a bright, capable candidate with a strong academic background, excellent attention to detail and confident use of AI tools, who wants to build a career in HR.

What you will do

• Attend client meetings and site visits with the Managing Director

• Take accurate notes in investigation, disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance meetings

• Support HR audits and help clients onboard new starters, including right to work checks

• Draft contracts, offer letters and meeting letters from our templates, for review before issue

• Prepare and format client handbooks, policies and meeting packs in Word

• Use AI tools for research and first drafts, checking every output for accuracy

• Keep client files and HR systems up to date and record your time accurately

• Complete your apprenticeship training and portfolio work on time

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Strong academic record, with good A level results (or equivalent) and English and maths GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Confident, practical use of AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT, with the judgement to check what they produce

• Excellent written English and a clear, professional manner in person and on the phone

• Organised, reliable and discreet with confidential information

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business travel

Desirable:

• A degree, or study towards one, in law, business, psychology or HR

• Previous office, customer facing or administrative experience

Hours and pay

Year one is a learning year:

• 48 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 7.30pm, Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm, each with a 1.5 hour unpaid break

• Apprentice minimum wage, currently £8.00 per hour (approximately £20,000 per year)

• Protected off the job training time is included in your hours

From year two, subject to satisfactory performance and progress:

• Hours reduce to 35 per week, Monday to Friday

• Salary increases to £24,000 per year

Business mileage is reimbursed. You will be asked to sign an agreement to work more than an average of 48 hours per week where needed.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note explaining why you want to start a career in HR.

Pay: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme

Work Location: In person