Company Description

Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials.

With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have been pushing the boundaries of synthetic diamond innovation for more than 60 years. We utilise the extreme properties of synthetic diamond to open up new possibilities in exciting areas such as quantum optics, acoustics and thermal conductivity.  

Our success comes from building strong, collaborative relationships, both internally in our extraordinary teams, and externally with our customers. We strive to deliver extreme performance and we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment that fosters individuality, inclusivity, innovation and creativity.

We offer an exciting and varied career, with opportunities to work in various locations and teams, and across different functions and projects.

If you like the idea of an exciting variety of work in a diverse global team, then we want you to get in touch.

Job Description

Job overview

As an HR Apprentice or HR Intern, you'll be at the heart of our HR team, helping us shape a workplace that supports our People Philosophy - Inspire breakthrough, create an environment where everyone can thrive, lead by example, and develop ownership & accountability.You'll gain hands-on experience in an array of key HR functions while completing an accredited HR apprenticeship qualification or studying toward a CIPD qualification - building the skills and knowledge for a thriving career in human resources.You will have an opportunity to learn about HR systems and processes (including SAP SuccessFactors and SmartRecruiters), UK employment law, GDPR, and internal policies, Recruitment lifecycle and onboarding best practices, Communication and stakeholder management, and Data handling and reporting.We offer full support to complete your apprenticeship qualification, access to employee benefits and wellbeing support, the opportunity to join a small and friendly HR team, opportunities to participate in global HR projects, and a vibrant, collaborative work culture.

Duties and tasks

Support recruitment activities including posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and onboarding new hires.Assist with HR administration such as employee records, contracts, reference/background checking, and payroll processing/checking.Provide first-line support to employee queries, escalating as necessary.Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, wellbeing programmes, and training sessions.Participate in policy reviews, data reporting, data verification, and compliance tracking.Collaborate with different departments to deliver weekly Company communications.

QualificationsWe are looking for applicants wishing to pursue a career in HRYou will need to be a strong communicator who can demonstrate excellent organisational skillsAn eye for detail, an analytical mindset and a proactive attitude are key requirements, as is the ability to handle sensitive information confidentiallyHR Apprentice: Eligibility to undertake an HR apprenticeship (e.g., CIPD Level 3), e.g. a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) and ideally some form of further education.HR Intern: candidates should have relevant experience and/or have studied HR, Psychology, Economics or Business Studies previously.

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be based at our Global Innovation Centre in Harwell, Oxfordshire. We operate hybrid working; the successful applicant will be required to spend three days per week working on-site.

Please note that we are unable to provide relocation support or sponsorship for this role; applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date may be brought forward should a suitable candidate be identified early