This People, Payroll & Compliance Officer role offers a vital administrative function within an educational environment supporting pupils with diverse learning needs. The position presents an appealing opportunity for individuals seeking a permanent role that combines organisational responsibility with the chance to make a meaningful difference in a supportive, professional setting.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the administration of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to leavers, including onboarding and contractual amendments.
- Coordinate payroll data, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of payroll information and updates.
- Maintain up-to-date employee records and HR systems, supporting compliance and reporting requirements.
- Administer staff benefits, absence procedures, and relevant workforce compliance documentation.
- Manage the HR inbox and respond to queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Assist with workforce reporting, census submissions, and maintaining agency staffing compliance trackers.
- Ensure all employment records, documentation, and processes meet safeguarding and data protection standards.
About you:
- Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Confident handling sensitive, confidential, and personal data.
- Strong IT skills and the ability to adapt to new systems and processes efficiently.
- Capable of working accurately under pressure and managing multiple deadlines.
- Clear and professional communicator with colleagues and external partners.
- Proactive, reliable, and able to take responsibility for administrative tasks.
- Previous experience in HR or payroll is advantageous but not essential, as strong administrative background and keenness to learn are highly valued.
- An understanding of compliance, confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding protocols.
What’s on offer:
- A competitive salary in the range of £28,628 - £30,702 actual (FTE £31,659 - £33,952), depending on experience and hours worked.
- Permanent contract with a 36-hour week term-time plus two weeks; part-time arrangements considered.
- Additional benefit schemes, including pension contributions and support for professional development.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Possibility of flexible working options to promote work-life balance.