Apprentice, HR and Payroll

Saputo Inc.; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Saputo products

Generous employer pension

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Employee discounts portal

Employee assistance programmes

Mental Health First Aiders on site

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Flexible holiday dates

Job summary

Saputo Dairy UK invites you to join our Weybridge team as an HR & Payroll Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience across HR services and payroll while starting your professional qualifications (CIPP/CIPD) with specialist teams in a supportive, flexible environment.

You will learn from seasoned colleagues, contribute to confidential data handling, and develop Excel and data analysis skills as you grow within Saputo’s UK operation behind Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life and Wensleydale brands.

Qualifications

• Good numerical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Helpful and professional approach to customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Supporting monthly payroll, expenses and third-party payments.
• Keeping employee records up to date on HR systems.
• Responding to HR and payroll queries with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Kick-start your HR career with Saputo Dairy UK as an HR & Payroll Apprentice.

Skills

Numerical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Building your skills through training, coaching, job shadowing and regular feedback
• Providing administrative support for the whole employee lifecycle
• Handling personal and business information with care, confidentiality and discretion
• Supporting monthly payroll, expenses and third-party payment processes
• Keeping employee records up to date on our HR systems
• Responding to HR and payroll queries, with support from experienced colleagues when needed
• Supporting projects and gaining experience of specialist areas including compensation & benefits, and employee relations
• Want to develop a career in HR and Payroll
• Are committed to completing required training to support future progression
• Have good numerical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Are helpful and able to take a professional approach to customer service
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Are responsible and able to deal with confidential information, data protection matters and sensitive personal information appropriately
• Are able to follow procedures, learn from feedback, ask questions and recognise when support or escalation is needed
• Have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with willingness to build more advanced skills and confidence with data

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience in an office, administration or customer service environment
• Prior exposure to payroll, HR, finance or shared services
• An interest in using data to identify trends, answer questions and support evidence-based recommendations

Kick-start your HR career with Saputo Dairy UK as an HR & Payroll Apprentice.

You're gain hands-on experience across HR services and payroll, build valuable skills and undertake relevant professional qualifications (CIPP/CIPD), learning from specialist teams in a supportive, flexible environment at our Weybridge headquarters. By joining the company behind the UK's most-loved dairy brands, Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life and Wensleydale, you'll experience an inclusive, collaborative business where people are valued and encouraged to grow. Saputo Dairy UK is part of Saputo Inc., a top ten global dairy company, offering the best of both worlds: the agility and warmth of a dedicated UK business with the support and resources of a global group.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

• Discounted SDUK products (Cathedral City cheese, Frylight oil & Clover spread – to name a few!!)
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Health Cash Plan – claim money back on essential healthcare (e.g. eye care, acupuncture, sports massage)
• Life Assurance
• Employee discounts portal – providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
• Employee Assistance Programmes for employees and their families
• Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free, onsite parking
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs