HR/Payroll Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading software solutions company based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an HR/Payroll Apprentice. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain professional skills and a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration. The apprentice will support the Payroll team with various administrative tasks including data entry and responding to inquiries. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in HR. Benefits include private medical cover and 25 days paid holiday.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover funded by company

25 days paid holiday

Life assurance cover

Group Pension Plan with employer contributions

Flexible benefits

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills through various formats.
• Organised, self-motivated, and reliable.
• Interest in HR and Recruitment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of O365, Teams, Word, Excel

Proactive approach

Ability to develop successful working relationships

Education

Maths/English GCSEs

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 a variety of administration and HR tasks. We are seeking an individual who has excellent verbal and written communication skills and a focus on delivering a first-class administration service in an efficient, professional, and effective manner.

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 and Skills

• 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 HRBP team
• Strong communication skills via Teams, telephone, face-to-face, and written formats
• Attention to detail, especially when working with large data sets or capturing meeting notes
• Interest in HR & Recruitment and willingness to learn
• Knowledge of O365, Teams, Word, Excel
• Good communication, written English, and drafting skills
• Maths/English GCSEs
• Organised, self-motivated, reliable, discreet, and confidential

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK
• 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 support inclusive recruitment and are happy to make reasonable adjustments for candidates with accessibility needs.

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 people, 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 we’ll support you every step of the way.