Apprentice Payroll Administrator

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Burton-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of testing and compliance services is seeking an Apprentice Payroll Administrator in Burton-on-Trent. The role involves supporting payroll processes, data maintenance, and ensuring compliance. Ideal for individuals interested in Payroll, HR, or Finance with strong attention to detail. This position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

33 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced company pension

Smart/hybrid working options

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Ongoing learning and development support

Qualifications

• Interest in a career in Payroll, HR, or Finance.
• Confidence processing personal data accurately.
• High levels of computer literacy, especially with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end payroll process.
• Maintain employee data within the payroll system.
• Assist with payroll queries from employees.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to improve processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Computer literacy (Excel)

Proactive approach

Job description

Apprentice Payroll Administrator
SOCOTEC UK | Competitive Salary | Based in Burton Upon Trent | Hybrid Working Options

About Us
At SOCOTEC UK, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, operating across a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, construction, environment, and building control. With over 2,500 employees nationwide, our ambition is matched by our expertise and commitment to quality.

Our Central Services teams – covering HR, Finance, IT, and Marketing – are integral to our success, supporting our operational divisions in delivering world-class service to our clients. We are now looking to expand our HR Shared Services Centre with the appointment of a Payroll Administrator based in Burton Upon Trent.

The Role
As Apprentice Payroll Administrator, you will report to the Payroll & Benefits Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our UK-based employees. You will work closely with HR and Finance colleagues to maintain payroll data, assist with monthly payroll runs, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail to develop and learn excellent organisational skills and build on a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly payrolls

• Maintain employee data within the payroll system, including starters, leavers and changes

• Assist with payroll queries from employees and stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to improve processes and data accuracy

• Support benefits administration where needed

What We’re Looking For

• An interest in a career in Payroll, HR or Finance

• Confidence processing personal data with accuracy at speed

• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail

• High levels of computer literacy, especially with Excel

• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Full support on your Apprentice Program

• 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays (with the option to buy more)

• Enhanced company pension

• Smart/hybrid working options

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Discounts on retail, gym memberships and more

• Ongoing learning and development support

At SOCOTEC, our people are our strength. Join us and be part of a diverse, expert team where you’ll be supported to grow your career in a business that’s going places.

SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Ready to make a difference?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a business where your work matters.