HR Consultant Apprenticeship
If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this apprenticeship is designed for those already working at HR Partner/Consultant level, leading teams and managing an HR portfolio.
You’ll be responsible for coaching and supporting others, understanding HR’s role within a business, delivering on key performance indicators, and ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to advance further in your career and may be eligible to progress onto the Level 7 Senior People Professional course.
Topics, units and assessments
As part of the apprenticeship, you will learn about:
- Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice
- Evidence-based Practice
- Professional Behaviours and Valuing People
- Employment Relationship Management
- Talent Management and Workforce Planning
- Reward for Performance and Contribution.
Plus choose one of the following optional units:
- Specialist Employment Law
- Advances in Digital Learning and Development.
As part of the End Point Assessment (EPA), you will be expected to complete:
- A consultative project of 5000 words
- A competency based professional discussion to assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours across the standard.
How you’ll learn
Apprentices must complete the minimum requirement for the off the job training. The requirement is to complete a minimum of 6 hours per week or the equivalent over the practical learning duration (20% of capped 30 working hours).
Off the job training must deliver new skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and can include:
- Teaching of theory via blended delivery methods
- Practical training
- Work shadowing
- Supported learning and time spent writing any assessments.
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People Relations Manager
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DEI Specialist
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Resourcing Business Partner
A Resourcing Business Partner collaborates with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, attract top talent, and ensure workforce planning aligns with business goals.
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Talent Manager
A Talent Manager focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining employees. They create career development programmes, succession plans, and leadership initiatives to build a strong workforce.
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Develop HR Professionals with Practical Expertise
Apprentices gain experience in key areas such as recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance, ensuring businesses have well-trained professionals to manage workforce challenges and conflicts effectively.
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Improve Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement
By training apprentices in recruitment and onboarding processes, businesses can streamline hiring, reduce vacancies, and enhance employee retention through better engagement strategies and processes.
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Ensure Compliance with Employment Laws and Regulations
HR apprentices learn about UK employment law, GDPR, and workplace policies, helping businesses mitigate legal risks and maintain compliance with changing legislation.
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Cost-Effective Workforce Growth and Succession Planning
With government funding, apprenticeships provide an affordable way to develop future HR leaders. Investing in HR apprentices supports succession planning, ensuring a strong internal talent pipeline.
Employer Hub
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Employer solutionsThe apprenticeship is providing me with both practical and theoretical knowledge. Additionally it is allowing me to gian hands on experience and Build me a professional network within the HR industry.
Payal, HR Apprentice