Apprentice Recruitment & HR Data Analyst

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Apprentice Recruitment & HR Data Analyst

Salary – £17,400 - £25,396
Hours – 35.7, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00pm
Location & Postcode – Doncaster, DN4 5NU

As an Apprentice Recruitment & HR Data Analyst at FCC Environment, you will support the HR and Recruitment team while developing your skills in HR data reporting, analytics, recruitment and HR systems. This role is designed to help you build a strong foundation in HR operations and data analysis, with structured training and support provided throughout the apprenticeship.

This vacancy is for a full-time, apprenticeship position, working the agreed contracted hours per week.

Our promise to you

  • 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training and progression
  • Recognition scheme
  • Refer a friend
  • Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

    What will you be doing?

    Apprenticeship Specifics

  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with the standards set out by the training provider
  • Ensure all assignments are completed and handed in on time as per the training provider's requirements
  • Attend monthly and quarterly reviews with your mentor and your training provider
  • Complete and document all off-job hours as set out by the training providers

    Recruitment and On-Boarding

  • Assist with preparing and placing external job adverts
  • Support with the publication of internal job vacancies via internal systems
  • Learn to manage recruitment requisitions and understand approval processes
  • Manage candidate applications, from the social media campaign

    Reporting

  • Conflicts of Interest reporting (annually)
  • Long Service reporting (annually)
  • Office for National Statistics submissions (quarterly)
  • Employee communications data support (as required)
  • Headcount data to support tenders (as required)
  • Any other data reports deemed necessary between monthly reporting cycles
  • To produce New Starters & Leavers Reports (monthly)
  • To produce Right to Work reporting (monthly)
  • Absence Data for H&S (monthly)

    Absence Analysis

  • Supporting absence analysis, monitoring, and reporting activities
  • Providing operational support for absence monitoring, including system checks and data validation

    What are we looking for?

  • An interest in HR, recruitment, data or business administration
  • Basic IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with numerical data with support
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels
  • The ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • A commitment to personal development throughout the apprenticeship
  • An understanding of confidentiality and data protection (or willingness to learn)

    About us

    We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

    Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

    FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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