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.
Wage
£13,312 a year
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.