School Payroll Specialist — Interim, ASAP Start

Marchant Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a meticulous School Payroll Administrator to join a central finance team at a secondary academy in Herefordshire. The role focuses on routine monthly payroll activities, ensuring staff remuneration is accurate, confidential, and processed on schedule.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, record maintenance, contract changes, and responding to staff payroll enquiries. GDPR-compliant handling of sensitive data and collaboration with HR and finance are essential.

Qualifications

• proven track record in payroll administration
• experience in payroll processing for schools or public sector environments preferred
• strong numerical ability and data accuracy
• confidential handling of staff pay and personal data in line with GDPR

Responsibilities

• Assist in end-to-end monthly payroll preparation, calculation and processing.
• Maintain electronic records for salaries, deductions, pensions, overtime and sickness.
• Handle new starters, leavers and changes to contracts and salary.
• Cross-check timesheets, claims and documents before processing.
• Act as first point of contact for payroll enquiries from staff.
• Collaborate with HR and finance to resolve pay discrepancies.
• Maintain confidential personnel records per data protection rules.
• Support month-end reconciliations and payroll reporting.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Tools

Payroll software

Spreadsheets

Job description

We are seeking a meticulous School Payroll Administrator to join a central finance team at a secondary academy in Herefordshire. The role focuses on routine monthly payroll activities, ensuring staff remuneration is accurate, confidential, and processed on schedule.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, record maintenance, contract changes, and responding to staff payroll enquiries. GDPR-compliant handling of sensitive data and collaboration with HR and finance are essential.