Apprentice Payroll and HR Administrator
- Employer
- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Council House, Solihull
- Salary
- National Minimum Wage for Age
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2019
- Reference
- SOL000002969
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA
- Contract Type
- Apprentice
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week
We are proud to have been involved in developing this Apprenticeship Standard and now have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard working person to join our friendly and professional Corporate Payroll and HR Administration team.
During the Apprenticeship the role will include:
- Using and maintaining an integrated HR / Payroll database (Oracle).
- Issuing letters for contractual changes and responding to correspondence
- Assisting in providing advice and guidance to employees around relating to pay and benefits
- Understanding the role GDPR has in the work place
- Working independently and within a team adhering to tight deadlines
- Processing PAYE, National Insurance and all other statutory deductions in line with HMRC regulations
- Processing occupational and statutory sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Following set procedures and polices at Solihull MBC
- Working effectively with Solihull MBC’s HR and Finance department
- Undertaking general administration tasks such as filing, printing, answering phones and responding to incoming queries either face to face, on the phone or in writing
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel)
• Effective communication and organisation skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
In return we offer the following:
- Apprenticeship training delivered at Solihull MBC to achieve a nationally recognised certificate (Level 3). Whilst studying this apprenticeship, you will be eligible for immediate professional body recognition at Student Affiliation level of the Global Payroll Association (GBA). Also, professional body recognition as a student member, at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).
- Competitive salary paying above the Apprenticeship rate.
- The opportunity at the end of the Apprenticeship to be offered a Pay & HR Administrator Role on Solihull MBC’s terms and conditions (Earning up to £22,462.00 per annum once a set client allocation is fully managed).
- Potential career progression path to become a Senior Pay & HR Administrator and the opportunity to undertake the CIPP foundation Degree in Payroll Management which is fully funded by Solihull MBC.
- 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 5 years service with the option to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
- A great working environment, together with a range of flexible working options, attractive staff discounts and benefits including a career average pension scheme , discounted travel for bus and train travel and Flexi time
At the end of the Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be the first point of contact for a set client base for all Payroll and HR Administration queries; providing accurate and high quality information within a fast paced environment.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 11 August 2019
Shortlisting will take place w/c 12 August 2019 Interviews will take place on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 August 2019
Please note that you may not hear anything regarding your application until w/c 12 August when the final shortlisting takes place.
To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Debbie Smith, Pay & HR Administration Manager, on 0121 704 6181.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Not Required.
This post requires the following Disclosure and Barring check: Not required.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull is regarded as a popular and vibrant place to live in the UK. As one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, almost two thirds of our borough is designated as green belt. We have over 1,500 acres of parks across the borough, with 16 Green Flag Awards. Solihull is very well connected, with great transport links such as the M40, M42 and M6 all close by, and an excellent rail network, plus, of course, an international airport. We are home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World Birmingham, and the Resorts World Arena.
It is an exciting time for Solihull, although we are a relatively small local authority (c. 6000 employees), we still have ambitious plans including the development of UK Central and HS2.
Here at Solihull Council, we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision and as such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.
Both Smarter Ways of Working and Employee Wellbeing are key Council Priorities.
The transition to Smarter Ways of Working has presented us with the opportunity to re-think how and where we work. With the option to access portable technology, dependent upon the requirements of the role, a lot of our people are not bound to a single workplace or traditional ways of working, with many choosing to spend a good proportion of their week working from home.
Our people told us that they value flexibility, and that choice enables them to have a better work-life balance, manage family responsibilities, enhance their personal wellbeing, and continue to deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Solihull.
Our people are our number one asset, and our aim is to have a healthy, happy engaged and thriving workforce.
Wellbeing is at the heart of our employee offer and we are a bronze accredited West Midlands Combined Authority Thrive at Work employer. This recognises our commitment and action in support of employee wellbeing; we are currently working towards silver accreditation.
Unpaid carers carry out a key role within our community and know that this can be challenging when combined with employment. Our Carer’s Policy and the ongoing support we give to our employees has resulted in us winning Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.
We will offer you:
- A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment;
- Competitive salaries including, for those at the top of their scale, the opportunity to receive a non-consolidated lump sum;
- A range of flexible working options;
- Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service in addition to public holidays with an opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days' holiday per year;
- A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles);
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities;
- A range of family friendly policies;
- Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For roles eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check this will be indicated in the advert and supporting recruitment documents. Where the post involves working with children, other vulnerable groups or in a position of trust it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further guidance is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf
Please note, where sufficient numbers of applications are received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.
- Website
- http://www.solihull.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 704 6000
- Location
-
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom
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