Payroll, Contracts & Systems Officer

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking an experienced payroll administrator to support payroll processing, pensions administration and HR related tasks within a school environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of HMRC rules and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. You will work collaboratively with schools and report to the payroll/HR lead, ensuring timely and compliant payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Payroll qualification, part Finance qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Knowledge of payroll and pension legislation and its practical application.
• Knowledge of HMRC requirements, pensions administration and automatic enrolment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide advice and guidance sensitively and professionally.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, together with payroll and HR systems.
• Experience in a similar payroll, contracts or HR administration role.
• Understanding of safeguarding within a school or academy environment.
• High attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively whilst also taking ownership of your workload.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

Skills

Payroll administration

Pensions knowledge

HMRC requirements understanding

Organisation & planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Confidentiality

Customer service

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Payroll qualification / Finance qualification or demonstrable experience

Tools

Excel

HR systems

Job description

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Payroll qualification, part Finance qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Current working knowledge of payroll and pension legislation and its practical application.
• Knowledge of HMRC requirements, pensions administration and automatic enrolment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide advice and guidance sensitively and professionally.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, together with payroll and HR systems.
• Experience in a similar payroll, contracts or HR administration role.
• Understanding of safeguarding within a school or academy environment.
• High attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively whilst also taking ownership of your workload.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of Chelmsford Learning Partnership.