HR & Payroll Officer – Education Sector

About the role

We are looking for an HR & Payroll Officer to join a growing education‑sector organisation. The role is permanent, full‑time and site‑based, offering the chance to work within a collaborative central team and support multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment administration, including onboarding and pre‑employment checks.
• Prepare contracts, variations and maintain employee records.
• Liaise with external payroll and pension providers.
• Prepare and check monthly payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with pension administration and respond to related queries.
• Act as first point of contact for HR and payroll queries.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations processes (absence, disciplinary, grievance).
• Maintain HR systems, workforce data and compliance records.
• Produce reports and workforce insights to support decision‑making.

Required profile

• CIPD Level 3 qualification.
• Essential experience in the education industry.
• Strong communication skills.
• Payroll experience, preferably with pension administration.
• Experience with EPM is a plus.

Required skills

• Payroll software (e.g., EPM).
• HR information system (HRIS) proficiency.
• Pension administration knowledge.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual review.
• Exposure to a broad HR remit across multiple sites.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.