HR Apprentice

HR Apprentice

WHO WE ARE

Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance brands with a projected turnover over £7.0bn in 2022.  Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is within the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture.

Through our heritage, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world, in line with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World.  

YOUR NEXT ROLE:  HR Apprentice

The HR Apprentice will support the Shiseido UK & Ireland People & Payroll Team in delivering a professional, efficient, and employee-focused HR service. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical HR experience while working towards a recognised HR apprenticeship qualification.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initially reporting into the Corporate HR Advisor however rotating around the HR team at various moments of time to complete the following:
• Respond to basic level HR queries, to support our People and Culture Coordinator
• Support with employee administration, contracts, employee letters and references.
• Process HR updates to our internal HR system
• Assist with organising internal events, training sessions, and workshops.
• Support with employee advocacy through careers fairs, intern recruitment activities
• Produce routine and efficient HR data reports through our internal systems
• Monitor and manage EDF inbox queries, escalating where necessary.
• Support on new launches and employee engagement & wellbeing activities via our Office Team
• Maintain our L&D records for the highest level of accuracy, updating the HR team on a monthly basis
• Support retail HR with appraisal and performance administration via the Retail HR Advisor
• Coordinate candidate interviews and assessment activities

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Someone who is keen to start their career in HR
• No qualifications needed - we are happy to support CIPD Apprenticeship
• Someone who is a keen learner and actively seek opportunities to develop HR knowledge and skills.
• Strong interest in Human Resources and people management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Interested in pursuing a CIPD qualification.
• Tech savvy, can quickly learn HR systems or databases.

BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE

• The pay range for this position is set at £26,500 per annum
• Generous product allocation & discount to spend on our gorgeous products!
• Supporting the delicate work/life balance with enhanced time off through 26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday day off + time off for when you get married or move house PLUS enhanced parental allowance for those big life moments and the chance to buy more through our holiday buy scheme
• Plan for your future with our enhanced pension offering
• We operate an annual bonus scheme, based on personal development plans and business performance
• Flexible Fridays, so you can focus on what is important to you
• Flexible & hybrid work patterns to suit all backgrounds with 60% of your time being in the office 
• Wellbeing programmes including mental health first aiders, free counselling, access to digital GP’s
• Financial support via exclusive retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme via Wisdom – health and wellbeing, financial support at your fingertips.
• Monthly access to L&D opportunities to help your continuous development

INCLUSION HEROS

Together, we can build a vibrant and dynamic team that reflects the diverse world we serve.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion and are proud to promote a culture which supports and appreciates people from all backgrounds. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We are proud to be recognised as a  disability confident employer and have a number of internal employee forums which promote advocacy for our teams. If you need any support or adjustments during your interview or application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

Once you have applied for the role, our in house recruitment team will screen your CV. We will do our best to get back to all candidates who apply, however in some cases it may not be possible due to the high volume of applications. If you have not heard back from us within 30 days of your application, unfortunately this may be you have not been successful on this occasion.

If your CV is shortlisted, then you will be contacted by our recruitment team. They will arrange a pre-screening call, to explore your motivation, suitability and role expectations. After the pre-screen, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Successful applicants will be invited to at least 1 interview. Preferably, we would like to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to test your commute as well as see your potential place of work! In some cases, we may invite you to an assessment centre or to present your ideas in the form of a business presentation.

We know there are many AI tools in the market to help candidates with interview preparation and interviews. We encourage you to limit usage of these tools during live interviews, so that we are able to encounter your own personal reflections and thought processes contributing to the discussion.

Please note: If you do not have the right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship for this role then you must ensure you meet UKVI requirements for the position. Please reach out if you need further information on this and whether we offer sponsorship.