Job Title: People Shared Service Centre – Apprentice
Job Location: Leeds
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Duration: Permanent
HR Support Level 3 Apprentice
Murphy is recruiting a People Shared Service Centre Apprentice to begin their professional journey in the Human Resources (HR) and Learning & Development (L&D) space where you will gain practical skills and insight into how the People Shared Services function operates.
This apprenticeship role is designed to build core skills and understanding of HR processes, data handling, and professional conduct, while contributing to the delivery of a high-quality service to employees across the Group.
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.
We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.
A day in the life of a Murphy HR & Training Administrator - Apprentice
Service Centre Support
• Act as a first point of people contact (with guidance) for employee queries via email, phone or in person
• Support the administration of employee lifecycle processes (e.g., starters, leavers, contractual changes).
• Support the administration of all employees training and development processes.
• Monitor and respond to requests in the Service Centre Mailbox, escalating as appropriate.
Administration
• Learn to maintain accurate and confidential records using the People Management System/Learning Management System
• Assist in inputting and updating employee data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Support in producing documentation such as contracts, letters and onboarding materials
• Support the planning and co-ordination of training and maintain accurate training records/competencies
• Assist in the preparation of any requests for audit evidence and provide the information in a timely manner.
• Assist with raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and other basic finance-related tasks
• Aid in the preparation of reports or management information when required
Learning and Development
• Participate in training sessions and job shadowing to build knowledge of processes and best practices
• Undertake professional development in line with the apprenticeship programme
• Attend team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement discussions
Compliance and Confidentiality
• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling employee information in accordance with data protection regulations
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
• Team Support
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure service excellence and continuity
• Support ongoing projects and initiatives within the Shared Service Centre
Still interested, does this sound like you?
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- C / 4-9 (or equivalent)
• Willingness to undertake a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to the role
• Interest in pursuing a career in HR or Learning & Development
• You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.
Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them:
• One Family, One Team, One Murphy
• Always Deliver
• Respect, Integrity & Accountability
• Never Harm
• Continually Improve
What’s in it for you?
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of two stages:
1. Application including a CV
2. Telephone interview
3. In-person interview day
It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch at emergingtalent@murphygroup.co.uk.
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy
Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.