HR Apprentice with Price Slater Gawne

Hours Per Week: 35

Short Description:

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are looking for a talented HR Apprentice to join our HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our well-established Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm that offers excellent training and career prospects. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a keen interest in HR and Recruitment. The role will be based at our Altrincham office, and the salary will be in line with current apprenticeship rates.
PSG is an employee-owned firm. This model fosters a unique, inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is valued, and individuals are empowered to make impactful contributions. We believe that this strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality service to clients, while also providing our employees with a sense of purpose and responsibility. Our employee-centric culture is rooted in values of kindness, collaboration, ambition, flexibility, and trust. By being part of PSG, you’ll not only have the opportunity to grow professionally but also to thrive in an environment where your contributions are directly aligned with the firm’s long-term success.

Full Description:

As a HR Apprentice, you will gain practical experience and industry-recognised qualifications while supporting our busy HR team in delivering a high-quality, professional service to our legal and support departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about a career in HR within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding.
Maintain and update employee records on our HR systems (e.g. absences, training, performance reviews.)
Support the administration of payroll, benefits, and compliance documentation.
Assist in organising training sessions, employee engagement activities, and wellbeing initiatives.
Help manage HR queries from staff, escalating where necessary.
Contribute to HR projects such as diversity and inclusion, policy development, and process improvements.
Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee data.

Future Prospects:

Progression to HR Assistant and HR Advisor. Further level 5 qualifications.

Employer Description:

Price Slater Gawne is an employee-owned, nationally distinguished UK law firm with offices in Altrincham, Chester, and London. Recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, PSG specialises in Clinical Negligence, Serious Injury, Wealth Protection, Court of Protection, and Divorce & Family Law. Renowned for forward-thinking legal solutions and exceptional client care, the firm's interdisciplinary teams offer empathetic, clear, and tailored advice—always driven by client welfare and excellence. Founded by Victoria Price, Mark Slater, and Chris Gawne, PSG embraced an employee ownership model in 2024, further cementing its culture of empowerment and support.

Employer Website:

https://www.bpprecruitment.co.uk/Search/Job?id=273263&asid=1

Training Provided:

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Skills Required & Personal Qualities:

A strong interest in HR, ideally within a professional services or legal environment
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Good written and verbal communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information with integrity

Qualifications Required:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (required)
A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification (required)
Eligibility to undertake a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship Standard

Other Information:

Structured training and mentoring
Fully funded HR apprenticeship (CIPD Level 3)
Exposure to all aspects of HR within a professional firm
Career development opportunities upon successful completion
Supportive, collaborative working environment
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working potential after probation period

The opportunity to become part of an employee-owned firm, where your contributions are directly valued and rewarded as the firm grows. This model creates an engaging, collaborative, and supportive working environment where all employees can share in the firm’s success and have a say in its future.

Pension scheme (3% employer, 5% employee)
Medicash Healthcare Scheme
Bonus Scheme
Life Assurance (4 x salary)
Hybrid working (following completion of probation period)

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Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: £22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Life insurance

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Location:

Altrincham WA14 2QD (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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