Saputo Inc.
Apprentice, HR and Payroll
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At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
WE’RE HIRING AN APPRENTICE!
HUMAN RESOURCES & PAYROLL
Weybridge, Surrey, UK
Full Time | Permanent
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Kick-start your HR career with Saputo Dairy UK as an HR & Payroll Apprentice.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across HR services and payroll, build valuable skills and undertake relevant professional qualifications (CIPP/CIPD), learning from specialist teams in a supportive, flexible environment at our Weybridge headquarters.
By joining the company behind the UK’s much-loved dairy brands, Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life and Wensleydale, you’ll experience an inclusive, collaborative business where people are valued and encouraged to grow.
Saputo Dairy UK is part of Saputo Inc., a top ten global dairy company, offering the best of both worlds: the agility and warmth of a dedicated UK business with the support and resources of a global group.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
- Building your skills through training, coaching, job shadowing and regular feedback
- Providing administrative support for the whole employee lifecycle
- Handling personal and business information with care, confidentiality and discretion
- Supporting monthly payroll, expenses and third-party payment processes
- Keeping employee records up to date on our HR systems
- Responding to HR and payroll queries, with support from experienced colleagues when needed
- Supporting projects and gaining experience of specialist areas including compensation & benefits, and employee relations
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YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU…
- Want to develop a career in HR and Payroll
- Are committed to completing required training to support future progression
- Have good numerical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Are helpful and able to take a professional approach to customer service
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Are responsible and able to deal with confidential information, data protection matters and sensitive personal information appropriately
- Are able to follow procedures, learn from feedback, ask questions and recognise when support or escalation is needed
- Have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with willingness to build more advanced skills and confidence with data
Desirable but not essential:
- Previous experience in an office, administration or customer service environment
- Prior exposure to payroll, HR, finance or shared services
- An interest in using data to identify trends, answer questions and support evidence-based recommendations
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
- Discounted SDUK products (Cathedral City cheese, Frylight oil & Clover spread - to name a few!!)
- Generous employer pension contributions
- Health Cash Plan - claim money back on essential healthcare (e.g. eye care, acupuncture, sports massage)
- Life Assurance
- Employee discounts portal - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
- Employee Assistance Programmes for employees and their families
- Mental Health First Aiders on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free, onsite parking
- Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAPUTO
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
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In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.
You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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