HR Assistant Review
at Aldi
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations, Customer Service
Bolton, UK
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
3.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I am a HR Assistant within Recruitment sub-team of wider HR Team. I am responsible for the attraction strategy for several business areas from a PR & Marketing perspective. I also lead our EVP strategy and manage photoshoots.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I find the programme very interesting. There was initially no time between assignments which when working 40 hours minimum per week was challenging however the introduction of a 2 week break between assignments made this more manageable. CIPD assignment topics have now changed and seem more relevant 2022 onwards.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learned more around Employment Law and the UK Labour Market. I have increased my confidence in group situations.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My LDC is very helpful. The course is clearly set our in terms of deadlines and expectations. As noted above the introduction of 2 week breaks between assignments made this more manageable. Speaking to other colleagues there is some inconsistencies in the level of support received.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
My Manager is very supportive and will arrange additional time with me whenever needed. They have also supported with assignment support which is greatly appreciated. As a company however it is expected for all learnings and work to be completed in your own time and some tasks do not fit within my current role making it more difficult to resonate and review.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My LDC and tutor are very helpful and quite accessible. My LDC allows the meeting structure to flow in the way I need it to as opposed to structuring this too much which I find useful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Some of the assignments have been useful however some of the topics colleagues are completing since the new 2022 CIPD structure change seem more relevant. It has definitely pointed me in the right direction in terms of what types of information I should be aware of and where to find information/ good resources.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
We have charity partnership with regular activities to fundraise.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company offers a lot of opportunities for development and progression and I feel supported in my growth. The roles are interesting with a lot of autonomy and responsibility.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aldi?
Showcase confidence, knowledge of the business, enthusiasm and that you are hardworking and driven.
