HR & Payroll Team Leader

North East Lincolnshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR and Payroll Team Leader to support over 700 employees in their 11 Academies. The role involves managing payroll and recruitment while working closely with external payroll services. Candidates must have extensive HR experience, preferably within education, and hold or pursue a relevant qualification. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including a pension, professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

LGPS pension

Continuing Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience, preferably within the education sector.
• Hold a relevant HR and/or Payroll qualification or be working towards one.
• Experience with HR MIS systems and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality payroll, recruitment, and onboarding services.
• Support Principals and senior leaders across the Trust.
• Work confidently with external payroll bureau.

Skills

Extensive HR experience

Payroll management

Recruitment

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant HR and/or Payroll qualification

Tools

HR MIS systems

Job description

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust is looking for an experienced HR and Payroll Team Leader to work with the Trust HR Manager and team. The HR function forms part of a central Trust team supporting over 700 employees working in our 11 Academies across the Lincolnshire area.

The successful candidate will:

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

In return we offer:

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

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

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