Payroll Administrator

MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP; Radstock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (rising to 31)

Government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to join our central team on a temporary basis. You will help maintain end-to-end payroll processing during a migration to a new provider, and support data cleansing, parallel running, and system rollout across the trust.

You will liaise with staff, school leaders, and the external payroll provider, ensuring accurate, timely payroll delivery and reporting while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Understanding of statutory deductions and payroll compliance.
• Confidential handling of payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll data accurately for starters, leavers, rate changes, and absences.
• Coordinate data with external payroll provider and ensure timely submission.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports and support pension returns.

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

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.,

• 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.