HR & Payroll Apprentice

Summary

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in Human Resources and Payroll. You will gain hands-on experience while studying for industry-recognised qualifications, learning the skills necessary to provide administrative support across HR and payroll functions.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm With a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 February
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an HR & Payroll Apprentice, while studying to achieve a Business Administration Level 3 qualification.

Assisting in processing employee payrolls, including calculating wages, overtime, and deductions
Ensuring accuracy in payments and assisting in resolving payroll discrepancies
Supporting HR with tasks like employee record management, onboarding new hires, Offboarding and processing employment paperwork
Assisting HR with any personnel related queries from employees regarding benefits, policies, and other matters
Learning and adhering to employment laws and regulations related to HR and payroll
Helping to ensure data protection and confidentiality of employee information
Using HR management systems and payroll software to manage employee data and process payroll efficiently
Assisting with the generation of reports related to payroll, attendance, and HR statistics
General administrative duties as and when needed

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4

LABOURHAM FARM

DRAYCOTT ROAD

CHEDDAR

BS27 3RP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

You will be pursuing a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administration, through Weston College
As part of this program, you will attend college as instructed by the training provider, and an assessor will conduct on-site observation to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment
On the job training will be alongside mentors

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Initiative
Eagerness to learn
Strong interpersonal skills

Other requirements

Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

About this company

Rotamec is a leading electromechanical services provider for rotating equipment. We specialise in the repair and sourcing of pumps, motors, gearboxes, generators and power transmission components. Our turnkey service provides our customers with 24/7, 365 days-a-year engineering support that minimises downtime for critical equipment. Rotamec operates extensive workshop facilities and highly responsive on-site teams in the South, South West and South Wales. We provide a complete engineering service – whether refurbishing a unit on a tight deadline, carrying out planned maintenance or sourcing replacement equipment and components fast. Our experienced engineers and electricians ensure an optimum solution for every customer. With up to 10 tonne capacity cranage, dedicated testing facilities, machining, in-house workshops, on-site inventory and teams that can respond to emergencies within hours ensure we offer a complete package. We understand how important equipment uptime is for productivity. Our fast reaction times and quality solutions mean we are a preferred provider to leading businesses in the food and beverage, utilities, manufacturing, facilities management, healthcare, print & packaging, marine, quarrying and agriculture sectors. Our extensive in-house facilities ensure we can take on large scale projects with demanding deadlines. You can see our latest projects here. Founded in May 2000, Rotamec has grown over 20 years from 2 employees to 64 working across three branches located in Cheddar, Exeter and South Wales. The business was established on the principle of providing a high quality 24-hour repair service to customers. Adaptability was a key advantage for Rotamec – ensuring that challenging projects could be met with innovative services and solutions. Initially started as a motor rewind and repair business, by 2003 Rotamec had grown to also provide services for wider power transmission applications. Rotamec became members of The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) in 2002 and shortly afterwards achieved ISO 9001 and UKAS accreditation. In 2019, Rotamec was awarded the ‘Contribution to Skills & Training’ Award by the AEMT for its grassroots apprentice training initiative. In May 2020, the company celebrated its 20th anniversary.

https://rotamec.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Private healthcare after probationary period

After this apprenticeship

Working towards a HR & Payroll coordinator/ Administrator

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Erin Allsworth

erin.allsworth@weston.ac.uk

01934411594

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296174.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 31 January at 11:59pm)

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