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HR Apprentice supporting employee administration, recruitment, HR systems, training, employee engagement, and payroll while working toward a CIPD qualification.
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
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Industry: Marketing
Shiseido is a global Japanese beauty company that develops and sells cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, and other beauty products worldwide.
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