Payroll Apprentice

DP World; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Payroll Administrator Apprentice, where you will gain hands-on experience in payroll processing and administration. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn while contributing to the accurate calculation and management of payroll data. You will be part of a dynamic team, assisting with various payroll functions, including bonuses, overtime calculations, and compliance with statutory requirements. With a commitment to personal growth and development, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to kickstart their careers in payroll within a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE C+ in Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer bonuses and salary reviews, ensuring accuracy in reports.
• Calculate overtime, shift payments, and absence statistics.
• Assist with payroll duties and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Numerical Skills

MS Office (Excel)

Time Management

Education

GCSE C+ in Maths

GCSE C+ in English

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

About the Role

DP World are looking for a UK Payroll Administrator Apprentice to be based out of London Gateway in Stanford Le Hope, Essex. The role would suit an individual who is looking to start their career in payroll with a requirement to gain an apprenticeship qualification as part of the position. Reporting to the Payroll Manager and UK Payroll Officer, the Payroll Administrator Apprentice will be responsible for the calculation and input of data to process the monthly payroll and the accurate entry of fixed and variable data onto the payroll.

How will you contribute:

• Administration of bonuses for payment and salary reviews throughout the year. Including reconciliation, reports, and sign offs. and the provision of employee's self-service letter notification for bonuses and salary reviews.
• Calculation of Overtime, shift payments, Call out, Holiday overtime etc.
• Absence calculation and inputto ensure London Gateway’s absence policy is administered correctly and subsequent production of sick pay letters.
• Production and reconciliation of monthly reports for overtime, basic hours, headcount, flexible benefits, payroll total costs for required departments. Production of other required reports and the calculation of the Gender Pay Gap report.
• Provision of salaries, bonus, overtime, and headcount statistics for full/part-time employees to the Office of National Statistics as a when required throughout the year.
• Compilation of annual salary costs by job category and headcount for the Employer’s Liability Renewal insurance return.
• Assist the UK Payroll Officers and Administrator with duties including; flexible benefits administration on ONE benefits platform and the application to payroll, end of year reconciliation/HMRC reporting together with opening the new tax year and application of thresholds/allowances, administration of Payrolling benefits of Kind and related HMRC reporting and compliance, administration of the pension scheme for new employees and contribution changes and reconciliation of employee headcount between payroll and HR.
• Keep up to date with statutory requirements and changes made by the government.
• Answer all payroll enquiries and requests in a timely manner.
• In the absence of both the UK Payroll Manager and the UK Payroll Officers and Administrator ensure the daily payroll responsibilities are carried out

What you will bring

• Minimum grade GCSE C+ in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexible attitude, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership of work as well as a displaying a willing and 'hands on' approach.
• Trustworthy and able to treat business and personal information with respect and confidence.
• Effective and strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Superior time management skills / ability to work to demanding deadlines.
• Highly motivated and committed.
• Willing to learn.
• Good knowledge of MS Office to competently use computer software including EXCEL to create documents, databases, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Good numerical skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves.So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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