HR Services Apprenticeship 2025

L'Oréal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting entry-level opportunity in Manchester for those looking to kick-start their career in business administration. This role provides hands-on experience in payroll processing, invoice management, and administrative support, making it ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable skills while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations. If you're detail-oriented and ready to contribute to a supportive team, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position focusing on payroll processing and administrative tasks.
• Support payroll team with data entry and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll preparation and maintain accurate records.
• Generate and manage purchase orders for HR services.
• Process invoices and support administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C (4) or equivalent

A levels with BBC or equivalent

Tools

SuccessFactors

HRX

MyMarket

Job description

Position Details

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Start Date: September 2025

Annual Salary: £24,570 per annum

Level: Level 3 Business Admin Qualification

Duration: 18 months + EPA

Role Overview

This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in payroll processing, purchase order creation, invoice management, and other administrative tasks. The role involves supporting the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely employee payments, complying with company policies and legal regulations. The apprentice will also assist the HR Services Director with general administrative duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll preparation and processing, including data entry and uploads.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Generate and manage purchase orders for HR services, ensuring proper authorization and coding.
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Communicate with vendors about purchase order status and discrepancies.
• Review and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Process invoices for payment and recordkeeping.
• Support other administrative tasks as assigned by the HR Services Director.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Tools and Systems

Day-to-day tasks may involve using SuccessFactors, HRX, and MyMarket.

Skills Development

• Attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible to work in the UK
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C (4) or equivalent
• Achieved a BBC at A level or equivalent, such as International Baccalaureate

Application Process

Clicking apply will prompt you to answer eligibility questions regarding your current situation, salary expectations, and location. A final review of your application will be conducted, and if successful, you will be invited to an Assessment Centre. Please allow a few weeks for review.

Note: If you apply for multiple roles, you will be considered for the most suitable one. To increase your chances for a specific role, apply only to that role.