HR/Payroll Apprentice

NEC Software Solutions; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks an HR/Payroll Apprentice in Hemel Hempstead. This role offers the opportunity to learn professional skills while gaining a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration. Responsibilities include handling HR inquiries and data entry. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and GCSEs in Maths/English. Benefits include private medical cover, generous holidays, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

25 days paid holiday

Group Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Confident communicator who is organized and self-motivated.
• Ability to treat sensitive information confidentially.
• Willingness to learn about HR and Recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Triaging the HR Services inbox.
• Responding to general email enquiries.
• Data entry into Resource link.
• Supporting general HR project work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive with initiative

Integrity and enthusiasm

Knowledge of O365

Education

Maths/English GCSEs

Tools

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at www.necsws.com

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice to join a busy, well-established Payroll and HR Services team and learn an abundance of new professional skills, whilst also gaining a recognised qualification in Business Administration (Level 3).

The HR/Payroll Apprentice will support the HR Services/Payroll team with various administration and HR tasks. We are seeking an individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a focus on delivering first-class administration services efficiently, professionally, and effectively.

Responsibilities include:

1. Triaging the HR Services inbox
2. Responding to general email enquiries from employees across the UK
3. Data entry into Resource link, our HR system
4. Supporting general HR project work

Salary: £15,000 - £16,000

Qualifications

Skills required:

• Act with integrity and enthusiasm, treating sensitive information confidentially
• Develop successful working relationships with the wider Recruitment & HR team
• Be confident and proactive, able to work on own initiative with support from the HRBP team
• Strong communication skills via Teams, telephone, face-to-face, and written formats
• Attention to detail, especially when working with large data sets and capturing/scribing meeting notes
• Interest in HR & Recruitment / willingness to learn
• Knowledge of O365, Teams, Word, Excel
• Good level of communication, written English, and drafting skills
• Maths/English GCSEs
• Confident communicator, organized, self-motivated, reliable
• Appreciation for discretion and confidentiality

Additional Information

We offer an excellent benefits package, including an above-average pension scheme. Benefits include:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC (with options for family members)
• 25 days paid holiday (FTE), with buy/sell options
• 4x basic salary life assurance cover, with options to increase
• Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 8.5%
• Flexible benefits to suit your needs
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 15,000 courses

Other Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK; evidence required
• Offers are subject to vetting, references, and health checks
• A DBS check may be required depending on the role

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all communities and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.

Who We Are

We’re NEC Software Solutions, part of NEC Corporation. Our software helps dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing persons, and test newborn hearing. With over 3,000 employees, we support public services worldwide, working with governments, hospitals, police, housing providers, and local authorities to make a difference. Join us, and help us make a world of difference!