People & Payroll Officer

Essential

• Proven experience of processing payroll in a complex organisation
• Experience working with payroll systems
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with high levels of accuracy
• Experience in People/HR administration and/or payroll
• High levels of accuracy, organisation and discretion
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Good working knowledge of Teachers’ Pay and Conditions, NJC pay frameworks, and standard education-sector entitlements.
• Working knowledge of TPS and LGPS processes, contributions, and accurate submission of required data.
• Solid understanding of core payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, statutory payments and tax codes.
• Experience processing payroll within an education, MAT or local authority setting.
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail and ability to reconcile payroll data.
• Competent ICT skills including Microsoft Excel and payroll software.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and comply with GDPR/data‑protection requirements.
• Ability to follow payroll procedures, interpret basic contractual terms, and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Good communication and customer‑service skills with the ability to respond to staff queries clearly and professionally.
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and professional judgement.
• Strong organisational, coordination and delivery skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional, approachable, and supportive in interactions with staff across the Trust.
• Team‑focused with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Calm under pressure and committed to accuracy.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, following all safeguarding policies and maintaining an enhanced DBS clearance.
• Aspire to reflect the Trust’s values and ethos in professional conduct and communication within the Trust.
• Have a flexible work approach.
• Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
• Act in accordance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct (and for teachers - Teachers’ Standards).
• Forge positive professional relationships.

Desirable

• • CIPP Level 3+ Payroll qualification; AAT or relevant finance qualification
  • Experience within education or public sector organisations.
  • Experience using integrated HR/payroll systems.
  • Familiarity with HMRC RTI submissions and year‑end tasks (P60/P11D).
  • Awareness of IR35/off‑payroll requirements.
  • Experience supporting payroll reporting or audit preparation