HR Manager Review
at Affinia
Degree Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Chelmsford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Manage all core HR departmental areas, including employee relations, people administration, learning and development, internal recruitment, employee engagement, and maintaining and improving people and culture systems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme allows me to link learning into the day-to-day practicalities of the role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Apprenticeship has provided valuable opportunities to acquire new skills that are both specific to my role and transferable to various career paths. These skills have been developed through practical, on-the-job training and include a mix of technical expertise and soft skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very organised. Courses are scheduled for the whole programme allowing forward planning of resources at work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Excellent support in the way of buddies (second year apprentices), mentors (recent completed) and line managers.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Excellent, skills coaches offer regular catch ups and additional support if needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The trainign received works hand in hand with the role so each element helps the other.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Social events for the office and cross location planning.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Affinia to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Collaborative and supportive environment with lots of other like minded studiers.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Affinia?
Always be open to learn, ask questions and embrace development.
