Business Administration Apprentice

Manpower UK; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is partnering with a world-leading client to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice. Based at Kingston-Upon-Thames (KT1 2BA), the role is full-time for 18 months, 37.5 hours per week, with two days on site and remote working.

You will pursue a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship or equivalent, gaining hands-on experience in payroll, onboarding and HR processes while supporting contract and SLA administration for the Southeast region.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Business Administration or equivalent
• Good organisational and administrative skills

Responsibilities

• Sole responsibility for regional onboarding of all new employees, industrial placement students and apprentices in the Southeast.
• Prepare, validate and run payroll for all monthly and weekly paid employees for the South East.
• Ensure that associates payroll is run efficiently with minimal errors.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies to manage team efficiencies and deadlines.
• Maintain up-to-date and securely stored associate information.
• Issue clear and timely communications with internal and external stakeholders on HR updates.
• Support disciplinary actions, evaluations and related processes as required.
• Identify opportunities within the Unilever account for Manpower or other Group members.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to working with a world leading global organisation, we are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to work with Manpower. The role will be based at our client’s facility in Kingston-Upon-Thames, a minimum of 2 days per week (KT1 2BA) plus working from home. This is a full-time temporary role for a period of 18 months with a view to extend, working a 37.5-hour week Monday - Friday. This role is paying between £18,000 - £22,000 per annum.

The successful candidate will be able to get real on the job experience plus can learn with a L3 Business Administration Apprenticeship or similar, to meet their career aspirations.

Job Purpose:

To achieve agreed targets by ensuring the effective fulfilment of SLA’s, through the effective management of back-office activities.

Key Performance Measures:

• Administration deadlines met including the submission of weekly/monthly reports
• Number of payrolls, invoicing etc errors
• Contract audit compliance and feedback
• Budgetary compliance
• Takes the time to share knowledge/experience with colleagues
• Candidate and client feedback on the quality of service offered
• Contract audit compliance and feedback

Responsibilities:

• Sole responsibility for the regional onboarding of all new employees, industrial placement students and apprentices in the Southeast.
• Responsible for preparing, validating and running payroll for all monthly and weekly paid employees for the South East.
• Ensuring that associate’s payroll is run efficiently, ensuring the minimum number of errors
• Ensuring Contract Consultants comply with service standards and HR policies to manage team efficiencies and deadlines are met.
• Ensuring that associates issues are managed effectively
• Ensuring that all associates are referenced to the required standard for the Unilever contract
• Ensuring that all files are kept up to date and stored securely
• Ensuring the accurate maintenance of associate information
• Ensuring that all activity complies with all Company policies, procedures and legal requirements including health and safety and employment legislation
• Issuing clear and timely communications with internal and external key stakeholders with all updates on aspects of HR.
• Resolving any day-to-day issues or queries in a timely and effective manner.
• Participation and support on disciplinary action, evaluation and process of employees.
• Identifying new opportunities within the Unilever Account for Manpower or other members of the Group
• Actively gaining feedback from Clients and Associates on the service they are receiving from Manpower in line with the Company’s quality standards and taking corrective action as necessary
• Ensuring that all work is conducted in accordance with Manpower’s values and standards
• Other ad hoc duties and project work as required.