Payroll and Pension Analyst

The FitzWimarc School; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye test vouchers Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and friendly working环境

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

The FitzWimarc School is seeking a motivated Payroll and Pension Analyst to join our busy administration team. The role focuses on processing monthly payroll with accuracy and ensuring pension data is submitted to auditors and providers.

You will work closely with Finance and HR, handle staff records, and provide excellent service to colleagues while safeguarding confidential information. Training and development opportunities are available in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll is essential.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to learn and develop IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain staff records and support HR processes.
• Prepare and submit pension data required by auditors and pension providers.
• Work closely with the Finance and HR teams to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Provide a high level of customer service to staff across the school.

Skills

Payroll processing

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Data confidentiality

Prioritisation

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll and Pension Analyst to join our busy secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in payroll within an education setting.

Experience in payroll is essential. The role may also include supporting general HR administration, offering great scope to broaden your skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain staff records and support HR processes
• Prepare and submit pension data required by auditors and pension providers
• Work closely with the Finance and HR teams to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Provide a high level of customer service to staff across the school

What we are looking for

• Friendly, professional, and approachable manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Good IT and numerical skills, with a willingness to learn and develop
• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to our onsite gym
• Access to the 'Cycle to Work' Scheme
• Eye test vouchers Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you're enthusiastic, organised, and eager to grow in a payroll role, we would love to hear from you.