Human Resources and Payroll Apprentice

Job Title: Human Resources and Payroll Apprentice \- Fixed Term Contract (12\-18 months)

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Human Resources Officer

About us:

Established in Telford for 30 years, Epson have been supporting young people through a wide variety of apprenticeship schemes for many years.

Here at Epson, not only will you gain first hand practical skills in a dynamic global business whilst studying for nationally recognised qualifications but will be welcomed into a caring and supportive work environment, making sure you get the most out of your apprenticeship.

The role:

As a HR and Payroll Apprentice, you will complete a Level 3 HR Apprenticeship over 12–18 months, delivered through a blend of virtual teaching, monthly on\-site assessor visits, interactive group workshops, and dedicated 1\-to\-1 support.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain valuable hands\-on experience by working alongside our HR and Payroll team, developing essential skills and building a strong understanding of the day\-to\-day operations within both functions.

It takes hard work and dedication throughout your apprenticeship, but you will gain a nationally recognised qualification, valuable practical skills, and guidance and support from an experienced team and mentor.

Salary:

£16,268 per annum

Shift:

Standard Days – Monday to Thursday 8\.30am to 5\.00pm and Friday 8\.30am to 4\.00pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, and leavers’ processes


• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and organisational policies


• Support recruitment activities such as job adverts, interview scheduling, and candidate communication


• Prepare letters, contracts, and other HR\-related documentation


• Assist with absence management, including recording and monitoring sickness data


• Help maintain HR systems, ensuring information is accurate and up to date


• Support HR projects such as wellbeing initiatives and engagement activities


• Assist in processing monthly payroll information, including new starters, leavers, changes, and absence data


• Work with the HR and Payroll teams to ensure payroll deadlines are met


• Learn how to maintain payroll records in line with legal and audit requirements


• Support HR meetings by preparing paperwork, taking notes, and following up on actions


• Always ensure confidentiality when handling employee information


• Proactively engage with learning opportunities and complete apprenticeship requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

• Previous administrative or customer service experience

• KPI related bonus


• Pension scheme


• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary


• Voluntary lifestyle benefit scheme


• 31 days holiday (incl Bank holidays)


• Discounted Epson products and consumables


• Onsite occupational health and physiotherapist


• Free eye tests through Specsavers


• “We Care” support program


• Perkbox


• Company Sick Pay scheme


• Free secure parking onsite


• Training specific to role, or development

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