HR Specialist Apprentice

  • Company: AVNET EMG LTD.
  • Location: MAIDENHEAD, SL6 3TN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000036921
  • Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
  • Start Date: 03/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak

Brief Description

Our Human Resources team at Avnet currently have an exciting opportunity to join them as a HR Specialist Apprentice based in Maidenhead.

Training to be Provided

As you progress you learn all about working within a HR service centre operation, the technology and transaction processes in place to support all things people. You will also gain a sound knowledge and understanding of HR principles to help team members, managers and customers.

Future Prospects

Potential to be taken on permanently as a HR Specialist.

Vacancy Detail

If you enjoy talking to people, passionate about building a long-term career, where you will have time invested in you and the support to learn and develop this could be the start you are looking for!


If you enjoy talking to people, passionate about building a long-term career, where you will have time invested in you and the support to learn and develop this could be the start you are looking for!


In this role, you will learn how to deliver proactive support of HR Service Centre (HRSC) and may support services across payroll, benefits, staffing/onboarding, recognition, employee relations, and more.


As you progress you learn all about working within a HR service centre operation, the technology and transaction processes in place to support all things people. You will also gain a sound knowledge and understanding of HR principles to help team members, managers and customers.


What is in it for you?



  • A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal

  • A strong open door policy within management

  • An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career

  • Pension scheme

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday

  • FREE Onsite Parking & Gym

  • Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days working from home)

  • Cycle to work Scheme

  • Discount and retail rewards scheme 


Our Apprenticeship Offers the Opportunity Learn about:



  • Supporting one or more human resource functional areas in the HR Service Centre (HRSC)

  • Providing first level response support to managers, team members, employees and other customers

  • Receiving inquiries and responds to requests following appropriate policies and practices; provides basic interpretation of policies

  • Participating and providing coordinative support to project teams and collaborates with other team members to achieve deliverables

  • Preparing correspondence and reports

  • Inputting and maintaining data relevant to processing employee data changes

  • Maintaining documentation or records within appropriate systems

  • Determining best method(s) to resolve issues ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to company policies and practices as well as legal regulations

  • Working cross-functionally with in the HRSC (as required) to coordinate customer resolution


What about you?



  • A creative, self-driven individual who possesses:

  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills

  • Strong communication skills

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills

  • A passion for building relationships

  • Resilience and a positive attitude

  • A passion to join a team where learning is an everyday occurrence 


Join us today and unlock your full potential as a Human Resources professional within the electronics industry! 

Ready to start your adventure?