HR Apprentice

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

1/8/2025

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for a HR Apprentice to join our existing HR Central Department in Nottinghamshire (NG15 0DR). Reporting to the HR Administration Manager, you will provide accurate and timely admin support to ensure the Central HR Department provides an effective service to the staff and management of Yusen Logistics UK. Your apprenticeship will be delivered by West Notts College, typically 15-18 months in length, you will attend a masterclass oncer per month in person at college; at current it’s 9 over the 15 months learning period.

The role will offer a salary of between £15,000 - £17,000, working Monday - Friday 9am -5pm (37.5 hours). You will be required to attend the office 1 day per week, (Mondays) with the flexibility to go in on additional days.

What we Offer:

• Up to 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Eye Test *
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee benefits i.e., Free eye test*, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities
  
  
  

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparation of a variety of documents relating to all aspects of HR and Recruitment.
• Ensure recruitment documentation is received and logged – right to work checks following UKVI guidelines, references, Post Offer Health Assessments, DBS etc and KPIs are maintained.
• Create and maintain electronic personal file chasing missing employee file information to ensure that HR files are complete in line with audit requirements.
• Input of new joiners onto the HR system.
• Input of new joiners onto the Credence / Clarity dashboards.
• Mailbox management; responding to administration requests in a timely manner, ensuring timescales meet procedural expectations.
• Escalating any requests for support to HR Business Support or the wider HR team.
• Ensure that we are fully compliant with GDPR guidelines when sharing details both internally and externally and retaining and storage of personal information.
• Accurate and timely filing of HR documents, file maintenance and document scanning.
• Completion of any other ad hoc duties as required.
  
  
  

Key skills:

• 5 GCSEs; minimum grade 4 in Maths and English
• Good Microsoft office skills including outlook, word and excel
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the challenges of the business
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy are essential
• A highly motivated individual with a can do approach to work.
• Ability to prioritise, organise, multi and task work in a fast-moving environment.
  
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.