HR & Payroll Team Leader

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust; Louth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking an HR professional to support payroll, recruitment, and onboarding across schools. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience, preferably in the education sector, with strong organisational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience in the education sector is preferred.
• Confident working with payroll bureau for accurate payroll.
• Experience with HR MIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Principals and senior leaders across the Trust.
• Deliver payroll, recruitment, and onboarding services.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll knowledge

Statutory reporting

Organisational skills

Education

HR and/or Payroll qualification

Job description

Overview

Based at: Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust Head Office at Louth Academy - Lower Campus, North Holme Road, Louth, LN11 0HG

Required: 1st January 2026 or sooner

Annual Salary: LGAT 22 – 26 (£40,187 - £44,706) dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours: 37 per week – 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8.30am – 4pm on Friday

Responsibilities

• Be supporting Principals and senior leaders across the Trust by delivering a high-quality service, primarily focusing on payroll, recruitment and onboarding.

Qualifications and experience

• Have extensive HR experience, preferably within the education sector
• Hold a relevant HR and/or Payroll qualification or be working towards one
• Work confidently with our external payroll bureau to ensure delivery of accurate payroll and pension provision
• Have experience with HR MIS systems and statutory reporting
• Have a high degree of flexibility to cover the demands of the role including driving to sites within our Trust for meetings
• Be organised, proactive and able to work to strict deadlines.

Benefits

• A supportive and positive team
• Continuing Professional Development and study
• Competitive salary, LGPS pension and leave entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience to meet the demands of this role then we would love to hear from you.

To arrange an informal discussion please contact Angela Davis, HR Manager on [e-mail]