Payroll Administration Apprentice

Key duties and responsibilities

The apprentice will be trained and supported to be able to carry out the following tasks in the duration of the apprenticeship contract:

Support the processing of monthly payroll payments in accordance with regulations. Processing of employee related data, including personal details, claim forms, pension updates and contract changes in accordance with the financial and payroll timescales, statutory legislation, NHS regulations, local terms and conditions of service and standing financial instructions and policies relating to the payment and processing of pensions, salaries and wages. Processing of payroll-related information to ensure employees are paid on time and accurately. Liaise with the HR team and managers in respect of personnel data and processes. Support HR and payroll-driven process changes and improvement Input data into the HR and Payroll ESR database. Maintain employee records accurately and efficiently (both paper-based and electronic). Filing, photocopying, scanning, dealing with the incoming and outgoing post/emails, and other general administrative tasks. Answering employee telephone queries and responding to general correspondence in writing or email. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and the nature of the post as directed by the payroll team leader. To acquire a working knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme in order to assist the Pensions section of the office with specific duties as required.

Training:
Come and join us, and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification  You will study a Payroll Administrator Level 3 qualification over 24 months You will receive a minimum of 6 hours per week during your work time to complete your ‘Off the Job’ (OTJ) training.  This time will be allocated to you to complete either in work or you may study from home (at manager’s discretion) Additional training will be given in the workplace

Training Outcome:

Towards the end of the apprenticeship contract, you will have gained the knowledge and experience to enable you to apply for your next step in employment.  You will be supported by a dedicated Apprenticeship Team to do this.  We have a high percentage of previous apprentices who have successfully gained further employment with us with opportunities to gain higher qualifications.

Employer Description:

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together- safe, kind, excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday normal office hours, times to be discussed and agreed (i.e. 8am to 4pm / 8.30am to 4.30pm / 9am to 5pm)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Time management,Enthusiastic,Positive work ethic,Keen to learn,Understand confidentiality,Motivation,Punctuality