Payroll Processor Apprentice

We're on the hunt for someone looking to further develop themselves and join us in our Payroll team as a Payroll Processor. This will come with an exciting opportunity to work towards a Level 5 apprenticeship.

The Payroll Processor will assist in the collation and processing of the monthly payroll and annual processes including P11D’s, P60’s, salary review, PRP payments and PSA agreement. This also involves end of year and quarterly system updates. Provide support to colleagues and managers on general Payroll queries and complete admin and payroll tasks.

What the role will look like:

Assist in the processing of end-to-end payroll in adherence with legislation and company procedures Checking of the HR/Payroll processing system and records by ensuring that all of the employee information is received on time for the coming payroll month and all relevant payments/deductions are calculated and checked for accuracy Identify, investigate and resolve any discrepancies in information provided to payroll for input by all other areas of the Society Manual calculations including backpay, holiday pay, SSP, SMP and all other statutory payments Monthly management reporting Assisting with all enquiries from colleagues, Executive’s, HMRC, DWP and any other external bodies Work collaboratively with the HR Administration team Support the broader team to undertake process efficiency reviews. Ensure regular reviews of ways of working to ensure automation is taken full advantage of, avoid duplication of effort, and to support the team in adopting a continual improvement approach Assisting with system upgrades and testing as and when required including year-end processes Ensuring the Society is compliant with National Minimum wage regulations and Real Living Wage standards Administering and monitoring salary sacrifice schemes in line with regulatory and scheme requirements For more details on the role please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert

Training:

This program covers the key duties of a Payroll Assistant Manager level 5, they include: 

Manage and Analyse the payroll workload and accountabilities; giving you the skills to plan and prioritise the payroll schedule Provide direction and oversee the timely collation of both the payroll and the benefits data Provide expert practical and/or factual support and guidance internally and externally Manage direct responsibility for the pay and the benefit calculations in complex situations Lead and oversee delivery for the quality assurance of your team’s pay and benefit calculations Analyse and reconcile the finalised payroll process Lead all the operations and the systems to ensure compliance with any relevant legislation, regulations, codes of governance and professional ethics Contribute to the successful recruitment and retention of your team, providing leadership and guidance to identify and retain the best possible workforce Manage both personal and team professional and self-development. Ensuring personal skills are keeping up with industry standards, whilst providing job satisfaction for team members Analyse and evaluate the pay and benefits and reporting systems, procedures, and controls in line with changes in technology Design and implement effective communication strategies, which will allow for the improvement of overall team collaboration, efficiency and productivity Strive to maximise the efficiency and accuracy of all processes and payroll by providing continual improvements, using data to drive decisions

Training Outcome:

Full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. We’ll do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what we’re looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch at careers@westbrom.co.uk

Employer Description:
Why choose the West Brom? At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Brom’s biggest asset that doesn’t mean just viewing them as employees. We’re proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work. Our employers are the heart of bringing our new vision to life- where our customers and communities own a more secure future. Everyday, through the work they do together and the care they show, they’re helping turn that vision into real and lasting. We’re a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. We’ll do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what we’re looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch at careers@westbrom.co.uk.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience