Payroll & Contracts Systems Officer – Education Trust

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working policies

Benefits platform with discounts

LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 GP

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a Payroll, Contracts & Systems Officer to join our central team in Chelmsford and deliver payroll, pensions and contracts services across our schools.

This role combines payroll expertise with systems improvement, data handling and stakeholder support in a fast-paced educational environment, requiring accuracy, confidentiality and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll changes including starters, leavers, contract amendments, maternity, sickness and pay adjustments.
• Supporting Teachers' Pensions, Local Government Pension Scheme and HMRC reporting requirements.
• Advising managers on pay policies, allowances and payroll-related matters.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and supporting workforce data reporting.
• Leading the development and improvement of payroll and HR systems to maximise efficiency and reduce duplication.
• Supporting compliance with safeguarding, data protection and regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with schools, employees, finance colleagues and external providers to ensure a professional and responsive service.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Pensions administration

HMRC reporting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Payroll systems

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a Payroll, Contracts & Systems Officer to join our central team in Chelmsford and deliver payroll, pensions and contracts services across our schools.

This role combines payroll expertise with systems improvement, data handling and stakeholder support in a fast-paced educational environment, requiring accuracy, confidentiality and strong customer service.