Job Description

Job Ref:

THW8207

Branch:

Daniel Thwaites Head Office

Location:

Daniel Thwaites Head Office, Blackburn

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive Salary and great benefits

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Hours per week:

36.25

Posted date:

22/04/2025

Closing date:

05/06/2025

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Payroll Trainee HR Administrator to join our team at Head Office. If you have some payroll knowledge or thinking of starting a career in payroll this is a fantastic opportunity to gain an industry recognised Level 3 payroll qualification, through a fully funded Apprenticeship. Full training will be given on payroll processes and systems, and you will be supported by a dedicated payroll mentor throughout an 18 month payroll apprenticeship.



As a Payroll Trainee HR Administrator, you will be an important part of our professional team. It is vital that you are reliable, self-motivated, organised and have excellent communication, numeric and literacy skills. The ability to work to deadlines, prioritise your workload whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Handle payroll queries from employees, internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. Support the Payroll Manager in the delivery of payroll services Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and procedures. Assist with the preparation of payroll reports. Learn and utilise payroll software and systems effectively including Excel. Organise, plan and adhere to deadlines and processing schedules Support the Payroll Manager to deliver Company benefit offerings, including promoting on internal social media Perform general admin duties, such as filing, photocopying, scanning documents and data entry Provide admin support to the wider People Team as needed.

Requirements

Have a good working knowledge of Excel and Word Good numerical and analytical skills Ability to communicate effectively Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Able to prioritise own workload and meet specific payroll deadlines Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to help across various administrative functions

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience 36.25 hours per week 33 days annual leave Wagestream - Ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Apprenticeships available Health cash plan with access to high street discounts Generous employee discounts on accommodation, food beverage in our beautiful properties across the country Pension Life assurance Bespoke training and development programmes An engaging supportive work environment


Established for over 200 years, Daniel Thwaites is a diverse hospitality business which owns hotels, inns and pubs across the country, as well as its very own craft brewery. Head office is located in Mellor Brook where a dedicated team work to deliver continued growth for the managed and tenanted venues from Penrith to the Solent. The modern office provides team members with a spacious working environment looking out over greenery at the foot of the Ribble Valley. On site you'll also find the craft brewery and the Thwaites Shire Horse team. Easily accessible from the M6, head office is within an easy commute of much of Lancashire as well as northern Manchester and western Yorkshire.