JSM Group
People & Culture Payroll Apprentice
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THE COMPANY
Established in 1998, JSM Group is a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company. We design and install the complex power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems a future-focused worldwide marketplace needs.
From High-Power grid connections to Critical Utilities. Data Centers to Renewable Energy, our full turnkey solution teams manage the full scope to help advise and deliver complex infrastructure projects at speed, on time and with reduced legislation, technical and commercial risks.
THE TEAM
We're seeking a People & Culture apprentice to learn how People operations and payroll function within a modern engineering business. You'll get practical experience across the employee life cycle while working towards a recognised Human Resources qualification.
This is a structured apprenticeship offering meaningful responsibilities from day one, supported by an experienced team and dedicated weekly study time.
SCOPE OF ROLE
HR operations support:
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records on Hi Bob (Bob), our People & Culture information system
- Support the employee life cycle: processing new starters, changes, and leavers, including right to work checks and contract paperwork
- Monitor absence, holiday, and other leave records
- Respond to first-line HR queries from employees and managers, escalating anything more complex to the wider team
- Help prepare offer letters, contracts, and other employment documentation
- Support with keeping policies, SOP’s, and the employee handbook accurate and accessible
- Assist with filing and record-keeping in line with UK GDPR and our data retention rules
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Payroll support:
- Support the weekly and monthly payroll cycle: collating time sheets, overtime, deductions, and other variable pay information
- Help process starters, leavers, and changes to pay, tax codes, and benefits
- Assist with checking payroll reports and resolving straightforward payroll queries
- Support statutory reporting, such as pension auto-enrollment and HMRC submissions, under supervision
- Learn how UK payroll legislation applies in practice, including National Minimum/Living Wage, tax, and National Insurance rules
- Gain exposure into processing international Payrolls
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- Take part in People & Culture projects as they come up, such as engagement surveys or process improvements
- Attend and complete all required apprenticeship training, coursework, and assessments
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Math’s Grade 6/B or above and English 5/C or above
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with numbers and data
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, or a willingness to learn quickly
- Clear communicator who is comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- Well organised, with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
- A genuine interest in building a career in Human Resources or payroll
- Eligible to work in the UK and able to commit to the full length of the apprenticeship
Desirable:
- Some office, administration, or customer service experience (part-time work, work experience, or volunteering all count)
- An interest in the engineering, construction, or infrastructure sector
- Awareness of Human Resources or payroll systems (for example Hi Bob, Sage, or Xero), training will be provided
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