Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 5 is the most recognised.
Level 5 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L3
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 5)
Any of these strengthens your application.
HR Support L3 apprenticeship / CIPD L3 Foundation Certificate then HR adviser then senior HR adviser with the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma (People Professional L5) then HR manager (CIPD L7 Chartered).