Payroll, Pensions and Workforce Data Advisor

St Brendan's Sixth Form College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing educational institution in Bristol is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to ensure smooth payroll and pensions operations. This role involves processing payroll accurately, maintaining workforce data, and supporting system improvements in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should have strong IT skills and experience in payroll systems like Cintra. This position is part-time during term time, offering a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll and pensions administration with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and management information systems.
• Experience in the education sector or Local Government preferable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely payroll and pensions processing in partnership with outsourced providers.
• Maintain accurate workforce data and produce reports for senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, pension regulations, and audit requirements.
• Support implementing system improvements in HR and payroll tools.
• Provide guidance to staff on payroll and pension matters.

Skills

Payroll administration

Pensions administration

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Management information systems

Tools

Cintra

Job description

This is an exciting new opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our payroll, pensions, and workforce data runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll provide accurate and timely payroll support, liaise with external partners, and contribute to data reporting that supports strategic decision-making.

This position is offered at three days per week, term time only plus two weeks, offering a great work-life balance and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a growing and dynamic college environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely payroll and pensions processing in partnership with outsourced providers (currently Cintra).
• Maintain accurate workforce data and produce regular analytical reports for senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, pension regulations, and audit requirements.
• Actively support identifying and implementing system improvements like the rollout of self-service HR and payroll tools.
• Provide supportive guidance to staff on payroll, pension, and contractual matters like family friendly leave.

Qualifications

• You' ll have proven experience in payroll and pensions administration, excellent attention to detail, and strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and management information systems.
• Experience of working with Cintra or similar payroll systems, and knowledge of the education sector, Local Government and Teachers' Pension Schemes, would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• In terms of personal attributes, we' re looking for a colleague who is friendly, collaborative, and confident being hands-on in an often fast-paced environment. Most of all we are looking for someone who is approachable - with a positive attitude and a willingness to step in to help colleagues.