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HR Apprentice

Valda Energy • Level 3 • Bicester, England, United Kingdom • £22k / year • 1m ago

The Energy Revolution

Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.

At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.

Perks that Power Your Journey ️

Annual Salary up to £22k
Company annual bonus scheme
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, plus length of service award up to 30 days
Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 4%
In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards

How you will Energise Our Team

Are you eager to kickstart an exciting career in HR and join a supportive team that's passionate about sharing their knowledge? This is a fantastic opportunity to gain diverse experience across HR including administration, payroll, learning and development, and recruitment. In addition, you will be given dedicated study time to support your progress towards obtaining a Level 3 CIPD qualification. This newly created role offers a fantastic environment to grow and develop your skills in HR, surrounded by a team dedicated to your success.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Be responsible for general HR administration, including employment contracts, issuing variation to terms, pension letters, probation letters etc
Support on payroll preparation by onboarding new starters and processing leavers, ensuring data is ready for checking and approval in the monthly cycle
Ensure that accurate HR records are maintained, and regular internal audit checks are conducted
Process benefits and assist with benefit administration
Actively participate in our social committee, helping to drive employee engagement initiatives
Assist the Learning and Development team with coordinating internal training and uploading completion logs
Support with employee relations cases under guidance and supervision
Assist Talent Acquisition with scheduling interviews and note taking
Provide support on various HR initiatives through ad-hoc projects

The Spark we're Looking For

A strong desire to work in an HR function
Willingness to study CIPD Level 3 via an apprenticeship programme with dedicated time for your development
Passionate about people and making Valda the best workplace it can be
A team player, willing to help shape Valda Energy’s culture via involvement in the social committee
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organised, with an eye for detail
Ability to handle confidential information professionally, and with discretion
Proficient in MS Office Suite

If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on joinus@valdaenergy.com