HR Administrator Review

I am part of the core admin team, we process things such as reference requests, salary increase, promotions, job title changes, travel allowances, subsistence allowances, disturbance allowances, location changes, variations to contracts. The communications are mainly through emails, however we also have a phone line where we answer queries from employees.

I have developed lots of new skills from starting. Mainly my knowledge of Human Resources and how this helps an organisation, as I had not worked in HR before starting at Kier. My confidence has grown also, allowing me to speak to employees and answer any questions they have with ease.

I have really enjoyed my programme, as it has allowed me to broaden my knowledge on human resources. The qualification I come out with is an accredited human resources qualification. This will allow me to further excel within my field. My programme is 18 months long, however I am on track to completing this early.

My programme is very well organised. We have monthly workshops which help us with learning the knowledge needed to complete the apprenticeship and also for our assignments which are due each month. We also have pre work before the workshops which helps give us a small understanding of the topic. We also have a progress review every 8 weeks with our trainer and line manager to ensure we are on the right track.

I receive a lot of support from my employer. They allow me to have 1 day a week off of normal work activities to be able to complete any apprenticeship work that needs completing. If we are in any down time at work, my manager will allow me more time to complete apprenticeship activities if I need it.

My training provider offers me a lot of support towards my qualifications. If I have ever been poorly or had personal issues arising, they have allowed me to extend any due dates on assignments and pre work, which has meant I have been able to stay on top of my work an get everything done without feeling overwhelmed.

My qualification helps me perform better in my role as it has extended my knowledge of human resources and how this is needed in an organisation. It has helped me as I have managed to be promoted out of an apprenticeship role before actually completing my apprenticeship, which I am grateful for.

Yes there are lots of extra curricular activities within my organisation. I am part of the employee engagement committee which helps to organise events and games for our centre, such as bingo, appreciation events and pictionary. I am also part of the racial inclusion network and the gender network which helps to raise awareness and understanding of the issues these communities face.

Yes

I would recommend Kier Group to a friend as it is a very inclusive place to work and the culture within the organisation is next to none. We strive to ensure that all are looked after and happy. The rewards and benefits that come with working at Kier are excellent.

Tips and advice I would give is to ensure you CV is one that will stick out when applying. Make sure you have work experience in the area you are applying for as this will show interest and managers will like this. Do lots of interview prep on the organisation before applying and interviewing.