Apprentice Payroll Administrator

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

• Learn and support the end-to-end payroll process, including the collection, input, validation, and processing of payroll data.
• Learn about payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, statutory payments, and workplace pension auto-enrolment.
• Assist with payroll activities relating to starters, leavers, contractual changes, and employee payroll records.
• Respond to routine payroll enquiries, providing excellent customer service, and escalating complex issues where appropriate.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and external clients.
• Develop skills in the use of payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and other digital technologies to support payroll operations.
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and compliance processes while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Meet payroll deadlines and follow agreed processes, controls, and service standards.
• Demonstrate professional behaviours including integrity, accountability, adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Complete apprenticeship training and maintain evidence of learning to achieve the Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.