Level 3 Payroll Administrator Apprenticeship

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Overview:

The broad purpose of the occupation is to process the payroll for an organisation. The payroll administrator may carry out payroll tasks for their employer or on behalf of another organisation. Payroll tasks must be carried out in compliance with statutory regulations, contractual obligations and internal controls. Payroll processing tasks will be carried out using software, but a payroll administrator must also be able to perform these calculations manually. Payroll is not a regulated profession and there is no need for any professional body membership to undertake the role.

A payroll administrator will handle payroll queries and complaints from employees and other stakeholders. They may also be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of routine and non-routine payroll-related calculations and other information. Payroll is a constantly changing landscape so payroll administrators must keep up to date with key changes affecting payroll. This can include changes to legislation, guidance, or payroll software.

Typical job titles include:

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.
 

Example progression routes:

  • Payroll Assistant Manager
  • HR Support
  • Workplace Pensions (administrator or consultant)
  • Professional accounting or taxation technician
  • HR Consultant partner

Duration: 18 months

Level: 3

Entry requirements: 

  • English: GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent evidence
  • Maths: GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent evidence