Job Title: Human Resources and Payroll Apprentice - Fixed Term Contract (12-18 months)
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Human Resources Officer
About us:
Established in Telford for 30 years, Epson have been supporting young people through a wide variety of apprenticeship schemes for many years.
Here at Epson, not only will you gain first hand practical skills in a dynamic global business whilst studying for nationally recognised qualifications but will be welcomed into a caring and supportive work environment, making sure you get the most out of your apprenticeship.
The role:
As a HR and Payroll Apprentice, you will complete a Level 3 HR Apprenticeship over 12–18 months, delivered through a blend of virtual teaching, monthly on-site assessor visits, interactive group workshops, and dedicated 1-to-1 support.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience by working alongside our HR and Payroll team, developing essential skills and building a strong understanding of the day-to-day operations within both functions.
It takes hard work and dedication throughout your apprenticeship, but you will gain a nationally recognised qualification, valuable practical skills, and guidance and support from an experienced team and mentor.
Salary:
£16,268 per annum
Shift:
Standard Days – Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, and leavers’ processes
- Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and organisational policies
- Support recruitment activities such as job adverts, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
- Prepare letters, contracts, and other HR-related documentation
- Assist with absence management, including recording and monitoring sickness data
- Help maintain HR systems, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
- Support HR projects such as wellbeing initiatives and engagement activities
- Assist in processing monthly payroll information, including new starters, leavers, changes, and absence data
- Work with the HR and Payroll teams to ensure payroll deadlines are met
- Learn how to maintain payroll records in line with legal and audit requirements
- Support HR meetings by preparing paperwork, taking notes, and following up on actions
- Always ensure confidentiality when handling employee information
- Proactively engage with learning opportunities and complete apprenticeship requirements
Qualifications required – essential:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Desirable experience:
- Previous administrative or customer service experience
Benefits:
- KPI related bonus
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Voluntary lifestyle benefit scheme
- 31 days holiday (incl Bank holidays)
- Discounted Epson products and consumables
- Onsite occupational health and physiotherapist
- Free eye tests through Specsavers
- “We Care” support program
- Perkbox
- Company Sick Pay scheme
- Free secure parking onsite
- Training specific to role, or development
