Payroll Lead – Education (Maternity Cover)

hireful; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the East Midlands is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to manage payroll, pensions, and benefits for over 600 employees. You will ensure compliance with statutory requirements while leading a payroll team. The ideal candidate will have a CIPP Level 3 qualification and strong experience in payroll within complex organizations. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 and great benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous local government pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• CIPP Level 3 is essential, Level 5 is preferable.
• Experience in payroll within complex organizations, preferably education or public sector.
• Knowledge of HMRC legislation and statutory payroll requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll-related changes including starters, leavers, and amendments.
• Administer employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Manage LGPS and Teachers Pension Scheme processes.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, PAYE, NI, and statutory payments.
• Produce payroll reconciliations and audit documentation.
• Line manage and coach a Payroll Administrator.

Skills

CIPP Level 3

Strong experience delivering payroll

Excellent knowledge of HMRC legislation

Experience with HR and Payroll systems

Tools

Every HR

Staffology

Job description

A multi-academy trust in the East Midlands is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to manage payroll, pensions, and benefits for over 600 employees. You will ensure compliance with statutory requirements while leading a payroll team. The ideal candidate will have a CIPP Level 3 qualification and strong experience in payroll within complex organizations. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 and great benefits including a generous pension scheme.