Apprentice HR Administrator - #192531

Apprentice HR Administrator Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.

As an Apprentice HR Administrator, you’ll support the HR team in a dynamic, multicultural environment, ensuring seamless onboarding, data accuracy, and employee engagement for our employees on the CWA.

This is your chance to grow your professional and academic experience with our project. Key areas you will be involved in include:

Onboarding & Offboarding:

• Coordinate seamless onboarding for new starters, including vetting, international transfers, and IT access.
• Act as the primary point of contact for new hires, hiring managers, and recruiters.
• Manage end-to-end offboarding processes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions.

HR Operations:

• Prepare and proofread HR documents (contracts, offer letters, policy communications).
• Resolve employee queries on payroll, benefits, and systems, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Organize employee engagement activities (team events, well-being initiatives, recognition programs).

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.

Project Support:

• Contribute to HR initiatives (e.g., improving international transfer processes).
• Cover for team members during absences to maintain service continuity.

Organised: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with ease.

Detail-Oriented: Spot errors in contracts or data before they become issues.

Collaborative: Work effectively with teams across cultures and time zones.

Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (data entry, reporting, presentations).

Values-Driven: Align with our core competencies – humility, positivity, respect, and solidarity.

Resilient: Handle pressure with professionalism and discretion.

Desirable:

• Previous HR or administrative experience.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems.

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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