HR & Payroll Administrator - Schools (Hybrid)

Academy Transformation Trust; Tetford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Academy Transformation Trust is recruiting an HR Administrator to support the employee lifecycle, payroll processes and HR administration across three academies. The role is hybrid with travel to all academies, term-time hours and a 30-hour week.

You will handle sensitive information, draft correspondence and respond to queries with confidentiality and professionalism, contributing to efficient people services for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to spot discrepancies.
• Comfortable with figures, payroll data and calculations.
• Practical problem solver with calm, organised approach.
• People-oriented, with professional communication at all levels.
• Integrity, confidentiality and sound judgement in handling information.
• Experience in HR, payroll, administration or customer-focused environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle from onboarding to leaving.
• Prepare, check and submit payroll information accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and people-related queries; escalate when needed.
• Produce accurate letters, contracts, reports and employee correspondence.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems with high attention to detail.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding and compliance processes.
• Perform data checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Respond to employee enquiries confidently and professionally.
• Collaborate with leaders, HR colleagues and payroll providers to resolve issues.
• Handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in people processes and service delivery.

Skills

Detail focused

Numbers

Problem solving

People focused

Integrity

HR/payroll admin experience

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

Academy Transformation Trust is recruiting an HR Administrator to support the employee lifecycle, payroll processes and HR administration across three academies. The role is hybrid with travel to all academies, term-time hours and a 30-hour week.

You will handle sensitive information, draft correspondence and respond to queries with confidentiality and professionalism, contributing to efficient people services for pupils and staff.