Payroll Officer (SAMpeople)

About the role

Arbor Education provides products and services to schools and over 100 MATs so they can manage their people effectively. It is looking for a dedicated Payroll Officer to help remove the administrative burden of payroll and pension management from its customers, mainly in the education sector. The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, fully remote in the UK, with a salary of £29,000 per year.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customers' monthly payroll operations from start to finish.
• Ensure all staff are paid correctly and within the specified deadlines.
• Update the payroll system with current pay scales, pension rates, NI rates and tax thresholds.
• Calculate pay adjustments, including holiday pay for leavers and statutory payments such as maternity and paternity.
• Ensure accurate payments and report to external stakeholders, including HMRC.
• Maintain strict compliance with GDPR and ISO27001 data protection standards.

Required profile

• Degree level education and/or a relevant payroll qualification.
• Previous experience in payroll processing; education sector experience is a bonus.
• Solid understanding of HMRC requirements, including Tax, NI and statutory deductions.
• Experience with Auto Enrolment pension schemes.
• Desirable: knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).

Required skills

• Proficiency in Google Suite and the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Proactive use of AI to improve work.
• High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task under pressure.

What we offer

• 24 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and a day off on your birthday.
• BUPA Healthcare cashback plan and free flu vaccines.
• Free on-site parking, free barista coffee, fresh fruit and weekly snacks.
• Hybrid working options and time off for special events.
• A clear career pathway from day one.