HR & Payroll Officer – Good Ofsted Rated School

Marchant Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected secondary school in Taunton is seeking an HR & Payroll Officer to manage HR administration and payroll coordination. The role requires maintaining records, processing contracts, and supporting payroll queries. Ideal candidates will have HR or payroll experience, strong IT skills, and excellent attention to detail. Join this welcoming environment that values professional development and collaboration among staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or payroll administration is essential.
• Strong IT skills are desired, particularly in SIMS, Arbor, or iTrent.
• Candidates should be highly organised with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records.
• Process contracts for starters, leavers, and variations.
• Support payroll submissions and handle staff queries.

Skills

HR administration experience

Strong IT skills (SIMS / Arbor / iTrent)

Highly organised

Excellent attention to detail

Professional and approachable manner

Job description

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Taunton Somerset

About the Role

This welcoming and well-respected secondary school in Taunton is recruiting an HR & Payroll Officer to support HR administration and payroll coordination within the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records
• Process starters, leavers contracts and variations
• Support payroll submissions and staff queries
• Assist with DBS checks and compliance documentation
• Support absence monitoring and reporting

About the School

Rated Good by Ofsted the school has a strong pastoral ethos and values collaboration and professional development for all staff.

About You

• HR or payroll administration experience
• Strong IT skills (SIMS / Arbor / iTrent desirable)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Professional and approachable manner