HR Payroll Apprentice

HR Payroll Apprentice - Hillingdon Council Skip to main content Vacancies Hillingdon Council Jobs Vacancies 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Hillingdon Council Jobs HR Payroll Apprentice Posted on 13 October 2026 Save job Apply Closing date: 20 October 2026 Department Human Resources Department is a required field Salary £19,950 - £22,176 per annum Vacancy type Apprentice - Fixed Term Contract Hours per week 36 Home Vacancies HR Payroll Apprentice About the role Are you looking to start a rewarding career in Human Resources and Payroll? The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our HR Payroll and Reward Team as a HR Payroll Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience whilst developing a recognised professional qualification in a busy, supportive, and customer-focused environment. As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR and payroll functions, supporting the administration of employee and payroll changes, developing customer service skills, and learning about employment-related processes that support over 2,500 employees across the Council. What you'll be doing You will work as part of the HR Payroll and Reward Team, acting as a first point of contact for managers, employees, external organisations, and members of the public seeking HR and payroll support. Your duties will include: Providing professional and friendly advice on HR Payroll policies and procedures. Responding to telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries. Supporting payroll administration activities and ensuring deadlines are met. Processing and maintaining employee records and documentation. Managing and progressing cases through the HR case management system. Supporting the team with a range of administrative activities. Identifying opportunities to improve ways of working and enhance customer service. About You We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys helping people, and is interested in building a career within HR and Payroll. You must have: GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. A willingness to work towards a relevant professional qualification. A genuine interest in developing a career in HR and Payroll. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A positive and proactive attitude. Excellent customer service skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team. A commitment to learning and personal development. Please note that this is a level 3 apprenticeship for up to 18 months. About You About us We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide: Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life. 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff. Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles). Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough. Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle p