HR and Payroll Apprentice

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual 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 - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunchbreak.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 1 Year 9 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

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
Assisting the financial team with general administration
Answering calls and triaging as necessary
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

STRODE COLLEGE

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Strode College will be delivering the training for this Apprenticeship
Training will take place online once a week through guided and independent study

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Handle sensitive data

Other requirements

You must have a willingness to learn and enjoy working with a variety of people. Only applicants who can evidence their qualifications will be considered for this role.

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.

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

After this apprenticeship

A fulltime role as an HR and Payroll Administrator will be available upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STRODE COLLEGE

Lyndsey Bath

lbath@strode-college.ac.uk

01458 844681

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278862.

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