School HR/Payroll Officer - Newham

Randstad; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Payroll Officer to join a vibrant school. The role involves providing essential HR support and administration, fostering a positive environment for staff and students. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in HR payroll.

Benefits

Exclusive roles

DBS and school application support

Dedicated consultant assistance

Free career advice

App-based booking system

Weekly pay and competitive rates

Refer a friend scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Officer and/or HR Payroll.
• Experience working in a school environment (desirable).
• Right to work in the UK (ESSENTIAL).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, payroll and HR-related tasks.
• Maintain employee records and respond to queries.
• Promote safeguarding policies of the school.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Empathy

Job description

Do you have a good understanding of the duties of a locally managed school?

Are you able to consistently and confidently provide high quality administrative support?

Do you enjoy making a difference to the working environment for others?

If yes, think no more...Apply now!

We are looking to appoint an HR Payroll Officer who is well-organised, proactive, enthusiastic and committed, with strong interpersonal, communication and HR skills.

You will be required to work from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday-Friday, as this is a full-time position that starts soon.

About the school:

This cheerful school exists to inspire young people from across its diverse local community to develop the character and expertise they need to succeed in adult life - personally, economically and in good citizenship. They teach their students to be curious, creative, courageous and caring.

This school, located in Newham, provides a holistic education that promotes academic and social development.

Responsibilities for this position:

• To provide a full range of administrative, payroll and HR-related tasks.
• Understanding the legal definition of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and familiarity with the SEND Code of Practice.
• Acting as the first point of contact for staff with employee queries, responding appropriately.
• Maintain and update employee records, documents, and databases.
• Provide a Trust HR administration and payroll liaison service; act as the point of contact for contractual and payroll queries.
• Prepare return to work paperwork following absence policy and escalate as needed.
• Respond to contractual queries from managers and employees, providing advice or signposting as appropriate.
• Maintain designated databases/files in accordance with Trust policies for data governance.
• Be familiar with and actively promote the safeguarding policies of the school and Trust, completing all mandatory training in this area.

Benefits of working in this role:

• Exclusive roles
• DBS and school application support
• A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles
• Free career advice
• Online availability with an app-based booking system
• Weekly pay and competitive pay rates
• Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 in shopping vouchers
• Free on-site parking and easy access to public transportation

Required skills for this role:

• Experience as an HR Officer and/or HR Payroll
• Experience working in a school environment (desirable)
• Right to work in the UK (ESSENTIAL)
• Two recent professional references
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and HR websites
• High IT skills and willingness to learn new systems (Google, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• An enhanced DBS on the update service
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and families
• Empathy and a supportive approach to student and family concerns

All candidates will be subject to child protection and UK eligibility to work checks, including an enhanced DBS and professional references. To apply, submit a CV outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role. Time is of the essence—apply now!