HR and Payroll Business Admin Apprentice

To assist in the provision of an efficient and professional service across the school and wider Trust, in accordance with agreed Trust policies and procedures, to ensure delivery of a first class service.

Processing of all new starters and leavers, including production of employment contracts, end of employment letters. Preparation of paperwork associated with employment changes and variations to contracts. Assist with the maintenance of Single Central Record for ALP Central Services/ Trustees etc. Assist in creation of Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for all staff. Support recruitment activities and assisting with the administration when required, coordinating interviews etc. To liaise with school HR Contact to ensure that all new starter checks are completed for all new employees. Ensure personnel files are created and maintained in keeping with guidance. Maintain ALP HR shared inbox, responding to emails in a timely manner. To arrange meetings and provide relevant paperwork/ data. Minute meetings as and when required. Support the implementation of HR systems and initiatives. Continuously think of new ways of working, streamlining processes in order to work more efficiently. Input of monthly payroll processes for the Trust including new starters, leavers, variations to contract, overtime, annual pay increases. Work to payroll deadlines and ensure that information is uploaded to the payroll portal in accordance with these deadlines. Assist with internal and external auditing processes. Deal with employee salary and payroll queries. Assist with employee pension queries. Assist with pension scheme administration. Assist with reporting from payroll in line with HR and Trust requirements. Maintain accurate records and ensure payroll files are accurate.

Training:

Training will take place in the workplace with on-site tutor visits.

Training Outcome:

To be discussed at interview as it can depend on school funding.

Employer Description:

Advance Learning Partnership was established in 2017 and has since grown into a mixed-phase Multi Academy Trust, serving nursery, primary and secondary pupils across County Durham and Darlington. The majority of our schools are located in communities facing significant social and economic challenges, and we are dedicated to improving outcomes for all children.

Working Hours :
8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday. 8am to 3.30pm Friday. Role is term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative