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Payroll Administrator
Payroll Administrators will, typically, have responsibility for setting up and operating the payroll within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation.  The role may be located within a business / organisation or in a payroll bureau, bookkeeping or accounting practice, or professional services company.  The job may sit within the HR or Finance function.

In medium to large organisations, a Payroll Administrator may work as part of a team, often reporting to a team leader, supervisor or manager.  In smaller organisations, a Payroll Administrator may be a stand-alone role with sole responsibility for the payroll function. Additionally, and depending on their role within the organisation, a Payroll Administrator may also have responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of routine and non-routine payroll-related calculations and other information. 

The main duties may typically include:
  • Gathering, creation and processing of payroll-related information to ensure employees are paid on time and accurately. This will be via payroll software, though it’s use must be accompanied by the ability to perform this manually
  • Compliance with legislative and contractual obligations
  • Internal and external reporting of payroll information to deadlines
  • Effective and appropriate communication with employees and relevant stakeholders
  • Working to relevant ethical and professional standards in a legislative and regulatory environment that is constantly changing

Competence within the payroll occupation is demonstrated in this Standard by the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours detailed below.

Typical Job Roles:
Assistant Bookkeeper / Bookkeeper / Human Resources and Payroll Administrator / Human Resources and Payroll Officer / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Advisor / Payroll and Reward Administrator / Payroll Assistant / Payroll Associate / Payroll Bureau Administrator / Payroll Bureau Officer / Payroll Co-ordinator / Payroll Officer

Entry Requirements:
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

Duration:
The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 18 months.
Standard Code
Apprenticeship Level
Standard Components
LARS No.
Standard ID
286
Advanced (Level 3)
BTEC Level 3 Diploma for Business Administrators
60339184
ST0073
 
 
Payroll Administrator Personal Attributes and Behaviours
Z0001925​
 
 
 
Functional Skills Maths Level 2
​60342687
 
 
 
Functional Skills English Level 2
60342900
 
 
 
EPA
n/a
 
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