HR Apprentice

HR Apprentice @ Macfarlanes LLP

Location: 20 Cursitor Street, London, EC4A 1LT

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Macfarlanes?

Macfarlanes are a distinctive London-based law firm with a unique combination of services built and shaped around the needs of their clients. Their unrivalled blend of expertise, agility and culture means they have the flexibility to meet their most challenging demands and adapt to the changing world around them.

They find, recruit and train talented people from all backgrounds, building careers for the long term, to one day shape and lead the firm. They know each other personally which means they can work together with more cohesion, and less formality. Their culture is thoughtful, challenging and supportive so that everyone, at whatever level, can thrive.

WHAT will I get from working with Macfarlanes?

• EARN: £27,000 per year, 35 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5.30pm
• QUALIFICATION: HR Support Level 3 (18 months)
• CONTRACT: 2 years
• BENEFITS: Private healthcare, company pension, free onsite gym, free onsite coffee shop, employee assistance programme & more!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Macfarlanes’ Human Resources (HR) department consists of 43 employees, working across several teams: Operations, Advisory, Recruitment, Early Careers (EC), Projects, Learning and Development (L&D), and Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

You will be joining the HR Hub, which sits within the Operations team. This team provides administrative support to the wider HR department and firm. The HR Hub consists of a HR Operations Manager, HR Operations Adviser, HR Assistant and a HR Administrator.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related queries via the central HR inbox, ticketing system, phone and in person
• Responding to queries in a timely and professional manner, escalating where necessary
• Preparing standard and ad hoc correspondence such as offer letters and contract changes
• Providing general administrative support including photocopying, scanning and filing
• Supporting employee lifecycle processes, including:
• Onboarding new joiners (documentation, right-to-work checks, inductions, system updates)
• Processing leavers (documentation, payroll updates, exit administration)
• Managing probationary periods and fixed-term contracts
• Maintaining accurate records in the HR system and updating payroll with relevant employee changes
• Processing routine requests, including mortgage, employment and tenancy references
• Administering employee benefits such as the Fitness Allowance and eye care vouchers
• Producing HR reports and assisting with data presentation in Excel
• Supporting the Recruitment and Early Careers teams with ad hoc duties during peak periods
• Contributing to continuous improvements in HR processes and undertaking other reasonable duties as required

This job description encompasses the main duties of the role and is by no means exhaustive. It is anticipated that duties may vary from time to time according to the needs of the department.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

You will be working towards your HR Support Level 3 Qualification.

• You’ll attend a monthly 1:1 meeting with your tutor (online via Teams – NO classroom OR college).
• You’ll cover modules such as: business fundamentals, legislation and policies, role fundamentals and HR service fundamentals.
• You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete apprenticeship work (assignments, research and projects).
• You will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer each week.
• All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
• The apprentice who successfully completes the scheme may be offered a permanent position, taking on more responsibility within the team, honing their skillset further and developing themselves for a future in HR.

Eligibility requirements

You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years (UK residency requirement)

WHAT qualifications do I need?

Minimum Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.

WHAT skills and attributes do I NEED?

• Strong organisation and time management skills, with good attention to detail
• Confident communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• IT literacy and strong administrative skills
• Problem-solving ability and willingness to learn

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://www.macfarlanes.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/human-resources/