Payroll Partner

eTeach UK Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited seeks a Payroll Partner to lead the end-to-end payroll function across the Multi Academy Trust. You will act as the payroll and pensions specialist, ensuring compliance with HMRC, TPS and LGPS regulations while supporting growth projects.

We require a proven track record in payroll leadership, pensions administration and strong stakeholder management. Edupay experience is advantageous, and a recognised payroll qualification (CIPP) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll services and managing payroll legislation, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing payroll and pension processes, including TPS and LGPS.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with payroll systems (Edupay experience is advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll function across the Trust.
• Act as the recognised specialist for payroll, pensions and statutory pay.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, TPS and LGPS regulations.
• Support academy transfers, TUPE activity, restructures and Trust growth projects.
• Analyse payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and payroll system development.
• Develop payroll capability across managers and People Team colleagues.
• Maintain robust governance, audit controls and reporting processes.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Pensions administration

Governance

Compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPP or equivalent

Tools

Edupay

Job description

Payroll PartnerBand 9 SCP 24-27 Full Time, 37 hours per weekPermanent Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for an opportunity to shape and lead payroll services within a growing and ambitious Multi Academy Trust? We are seeking an exceptional Payroll Partner to join our People Team. This newly established Band 9 role reflects our commitment to strengthening payroll expertise across the Trust and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, compliant and customer-focused payroll service. As the Trust's payroll subject matter expert, you will lead on payroll operations, pensions administration, governance, compliance and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leaders, the People Team and Finance colleagues, you will be responsible for ensuring our payroll and pension arrangements support both our employees and organisational ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll function across the Trust.
• Act as the recognised specialist for payroll, pensions and statutory pay.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, TPS and LGPS regulations.
• Support academy transfers, TUPE activity, restructures and Trust growth projects.
• Analyse payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and payroll system development.
• Develop payroll capability across managers and People Team colleagues.
• Maintain robust governance, audit controls and reporting processes.

About You

We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who can combine technical expertise with a customer-focused approach. You will have:

• Experience leading payroll services, with a solid knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing payroll and pension processes, including TPS and/or LGPS.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of payroll systems (Edupay experience is advantageous).
• A recognised payroll qualification such as CIPP or equivalent relevant experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact within a forward-thinking Trust. You'll play a central role in shaping payroll services, influencing systems and processes, and supporting organisational growth while working with a highly collaborative leadership team.

Closing Date: 19 November 2026
Interview Date: 26 November 2026 (selection process will include 30-minute interview and 15-minute desktop exercise)