Apprentice Administrator – Payroll and Pensions

Maintain payroll records and update employee details as necessary Work with the HR team to ensure new starter information is complete on the system Liaise with staff members in response to payroll-related enquiries and work with the wider team to find answers and provide timely resolutions Co-ordinate with the schools to help in the resolution of queries Support the team with monthly payroll processing Administer the expense system Administration tasks for pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This will include liaising with staff members and the pension schemes on matters such as pension opt-outs, missing service, and retirement requests Act as first line contact for pension providers for administrative queries Generate reports for review by management Work with wider team to ensure accurate pension contributions and timely submission of returns General administration tasks

Training:
Online attendance with Loughborough College within the first 15-months, one morning per week with onsite sessions in the afternoon to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment) Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required) On-the-job training Off-the-job training

Training Outcome:

This role will give the candidate a really good base knowledge of payroll and pensions and enable career progression within the profession.

Employer Description:

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is a network of academies with a geographical focus on Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire/Humberside, and London. 

The Head Office is a modern office space based in Loughborough.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday - 8.30am until 4.30pm. Half an hour lunch break. Friday - 8.30am until 4pm. Half an hour lunch break

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Confidentiality,Security of Data