HR Services Apprenticeship 2025

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

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting entry-level apprenticeship in Manchester, focusing on payroll processing and general administrative tasks. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting the payroll team and HR Services Director. As part of a dynamic team, you will develop essential skills such as attention to detail, organizational prowess, and effective communication. With a competitive salary and a supportive learning environment, this position is perfect for those eager to kick-start their career in business administration.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in payroll processing and administrative tasks.
• Support to the payroll team ensuring accurate processing of payments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll preparation and processing, including data entry.
• Generate and track purchase orders for HR services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational Skills

Time Management Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

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

BBC at A level or equivalent

Tools

Success Factors

HRX

My Market

Job description

Based: Trafford Park, Manchester

Start Dates: September 2025

Annual Salary: £24,570 per annum

Level : Level 3 Business Admin Qualification.

Duration : 18 month+ EPA

This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in all aspects of payroll processing, as well as involvement in purchase order (PO) creation and invoice management and other general administrative tasks. They will mainly provide support to the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payments while adhering to company policies and legal regulations.

They will also work closely with the HR Services Director supporting on general administrative tasks as and when needed.


You will...

During this apprenticeship, your key responsibilities will include:

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

Day-to-day you may be using...

• Success Factors
• HRX
• My Market

The top 3 skills you will have the opportunity to develop:

• Attention to detail
• Organisational and Time Management Skills
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Eligibility...

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Have GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C (4, or equivalent)
• Have achieved a BBC at A level or equivalent in International baccalaureate or other courses.

Next steps...

Once you click apply you will be asked some questions to check you are eligible for this role. These will questions around your current situation, whether you're happy with the salary, location etc.

We will then do a final review of your entire application and if successful, invite you to an Assessment Centre. Please be patient with us, sometimes it can take a few weeks before your application gets reviewed.

Please note, if you apply for more than one role you will be put forward for the one we deem most suitable for you. If you have a strong preference, please only apply to that one role to ensure you are considered for the correct role.