Payroll Trainee & HR Administrator
| Posting date: | 22 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,500 to £25,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary and great benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2025 |
| Location: | BB2 7LB |
| Company: | Daniel Thwaites PLC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2fcc7238fde941ea8f19 |
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Payroll Trainee & HR Administrator to join our team at Head Office. If you have some payroll knowledge or thinking of starting a career in payroll this is a fantastic opportunity to gain an industry recognised Level 3 payroll qualification, through a fully funded Apprenticeship. Full training will be given on payroll processes and systems, and you will be supported by a dedicated payroll mentor throughout an 18 month payroll apprenticeship.
As a Payroll Trainee & HR Administrator, you will be an important part of our professional team. It is vital that you are reliable, self-motivated, organised and have excellent communication, numeric and literacy skills. The ability to work to deadlines, prioritise your workload whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail is crucial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Handle payroll queries from employees, internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
- Support the Payroll Manager in the delivery of payroll services
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and procedures.
- Assist with the preparation of payroll reports.
- Learn and utilise payroll software and systems effectively including Excel.
- Organise, plan and adhere to deadlines and processing schedules
- Support the Payroll Manager to deliver Company benefit offerings, including promoting on internal social media
- Perform general admin duties, such as filing, photocopying, scanning documents and data entry
- Provide admin support to the wider People Team as needed.
Requirements
- Have a good working knowledge of Excel and Word
- Good numerical and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to prioritise own workload and meet specific payroll deadlines
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to help across various administrative functions
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
- 36.25 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave
- Wagestream – Ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Apprenticeships available
- Health cash plan with access to high street discounts
- Generous employee discounts on accommodation, food & beverage in our beautiful properties across the country
- Pension & Life assurance
- Bespoke training and development programmes
- An engaging & supportive work environment