Payroll Administrator

Midsomer Norton Primary; Kilmersdon; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Employee benefits platform

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Government pension scheme

Job summary

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is recruiting a Payroll Administrator on a temporary project basis to support a payroll transition. The role is office-based at Head Office, Writhlington, with 37 hours per week and a 12-month scope.

You will manage payroll data, handle queries, and liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery. Salary ranges from £29,071 to £32,046 per annum, with 26 days leave plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing of variable data including starters, leavers, rate changes and deductions.
• Data management for overtime, casual claims and expenses with timely data transmission.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll data accurately for monthly cycles and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collate, check, and securely transmit verified data to the external payroll provider.
• Respond to payroll, tax and pension queries from staff and school leaders with clear resolutions.
• Assist with monthly reconciliation reports and pension returns; provide payroll data to HR and Finance teams.
• Collaborate with the external payroll provider and school contacts to ensure smooth payroll delivery.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data management

Query resolution

Reporting & compliance

Liaison with external payroll provider

ICT proficiency

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

# Payroll AdministratorEmployer: Midsomer Norton Schools PartnershipLocation: Radstock, SomersetContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeContract Length: up to 12 monthsSalary: £29,071 - £32,046 per annumPosted: 26th October 2026Expires: 7th December 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581443* Share :* Print**Role: Payroll Administrator - Temporary contract based on a project****Location: Head Office, Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington (Office based role)****Start Date: ASAP****Contract Type: Temporary (Project-Based — Payroll Transition) up to 12 months****Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm, all year around****Salary: Grade 5 and scale point range 11 - 17, £29,071 - £32,046**The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our central team on a temporary basis.This key role comes at an exciting period of change as our Trust undertakes a project to transition to a new payroll provider. As part of our central operations, you will help maintain seamless end-to-end payroll processing during this migration, while supporting data cleansing, parallel running, and system rollout across our trust.Whether you are an experienced payroll generalist or a project-oriented payroll specialist, this position offers an impactful opportunity.Key responsibilities:* Payroll Processing: Accurately capturing and processing all variable payroll data, including starters, leavers, rate changes, statutory deductions, sickness, absence, and unpaid leave.* Data Management: Meticulously collating, checking, and processing overtime, casual claims, and expenses, and securely transmitting all verified data to our external payroll provider by monthly deadlines.* Query Resolution: Acting as the first point of contact for all payroll, tax, and pension-related queries from staff and school leaders, providing clear, accurate, and timely resolutions.* Reporting & Compliance: Assisting with the production of vital monthly reconciliation reports, supporting annual pension returns, and providing necessary payroll data to HR, finance, and school teams for budgeting. You will also help prepare new and variation contracts for staff.* Liaison: Working closely with the external payroll provider, school contacts, and MAT finance/HR teams to ensure smooth and accurate payroll delivery.* Good sound working knowledge of ICT and experience using management information systems and maintaining accurate electronic records.* A positive outlook, strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain professional integrity and confidentiality at all times.There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining, and entertainment.We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025Payroll Administrator JD (1)### Safeguarding Statement:Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.