Business Administration Apprentice

Manpower

Kingston upon Thames

Hybrid

GBP 18,000 - 22,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement
Professional apprenticeship support

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to join the team in Kingston-Upon-Thames. The role combines on-site and home working, offering a comprehensive 18-month training program and real hands-on HR experience.

You will support payroll processing and back-office duties, while pursuing a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. This hybrid position is full-time and designed to develop essential administrative and HR skills.

Qualifications

  • Interest in pursuing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
  • Willing to work 37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Able to work both in office and from home.

Responsibilities

  • Onboard regional new employees and apprentices in the Southeast.
  • Prepare, validate and run payroll for monthly and weekly paid employees.
  • Ensure payroll accuracy and minimize errors.
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies and company standards.
  • Communicate with stakeholders on payroll and HR updates.

Skills

Payroll admin
HR admin
Back-office

Education

Level 3 Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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