Payroll Administrator

Supporting Education Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education service provider seeks an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their in-house payroll team. This role involves managing payroll for 1,700 employees, ensuring compliance, and improving payroll processes in a supportive environment. The position is hybrid, requiring two days in the London office.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare Plan

Life Insurance

Pension Contributions

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll role.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal teams and external payroll providers.
• Calculating pay and managing pension uploads.
• Handling employee queries and ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Payroll Certification

Job description

Supporting Education Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

About Us:

At Supporting Education Group, we unite 13 leading education service brands with a shared mission: to enhance and enrich young people's education. Committed to education as a transformative force, we believe in building happier societies by improving outcomes for young minds. The comprehensive educational services that we provide support schools, educators, parents, and learners, underpinned by a dedication to excellence.

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our dedicated in-house payroll team. You'll be part of a close-knit team of three, working together to deliver accurate and timely payroll for around 1,700 employees across 16 monthly payrolls.

You'll work collaboratively with our People Team and external payroll provider, proactively handle payroll queries, and help maintain best practices and compliance in all areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, supportive environment where your skills will be valued and your development encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborating with internal teams and external payroll providers.

Calculating pay and net advances manually when needed.

Managing pension and benefit provider uploads and schedules.

Handling employee queries with a solutions-focused approach.

Ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.

Supporting the production of monthly and annual reports.

Contributing to continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Please note that this role is hybrid, and based in our London Office in Bloomsbury (2 days per week).

About You:

About Us:

At Supporting Education Group, we unite 13 leading education service brands with a shared mission: to enhance and enrich young people's education. Committed to education as a transformative force, we believe in building happier societies by improving outcomes for young minds. The comprehensive educational services that we provide support schools, educators, parents, and learners, underpinned by a dedication to excellence.

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our dedicated in-house payroll team. You'll be part of a close-knit team of three, working together to deliver accurate and timely payroll for around 1,700 employees across 16 monthly payrolls.

You'll work collaboratively with our People Team and external payroll provider, proactively handle payroll queries, and help maintain best practices and compliance in all areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, supportive environment where your skills will be valued and your development encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with internal teams and external payroll providers.

• Calculating pay and net advances manually when needed.

• Managing pension and benefit provider uploads and schedules.

• Handling employee queries with a solutions-focused approach.

• Ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.

• Supporting the production of monthly and annual reports.

• Contributing to continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Please note that this role is hybrid, and based in our London Office in Bloomsbury (2 days per week).

About You:

We're looking for someone who's passionate about payroll and brings experience, energy, and a proactive attitude to the role. You'll be confident working with data, solving problems, and liaising with colleagues across the business.

What we're looking for:

• Prior experience in a payroll role.

• Strong understanding of pensions, salary sacrifice, HMRC compliance, and payroll legislation.

• Comfortable using your initiative and meeting tight deadlines.

• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and communication skills.

• A collaborative, accountable, and positive approach to teamwork.

• Confidence in challenging processes and contributing to improvements.

Our Benefits:

The salary range for this role is £31,000 - £35,000 per annum.

• Whilst we work in a hybrid way, with collaboration being one of our values, we'd expect you to regularly be in our well-situated London Bloomsbury office to connect with our teams in person.

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.

• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.

• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.

• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.

• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.

• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.

By joining Supporting Education Group, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

SEGINDEED

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Finance, and Human Resources

• Industries

  Education

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