Senior Payroll and Reward Analyst

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative network within People & 

Job summary

Erskine Stewart Melville School in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Payroll and Rewards Analyst to own payroll delivery within a modern educational environment. You will lead accurate, timely payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legislation, maintaining governance standards, and providing expert advice to colleagues across the School.

Collaborating with HR, Finance and external partners, you’ll help improve payroll processes, systems and controls while contributing to an exceptional employee

Qualifications

• Substantial payroll experience with strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; data and process focus.

Responsibilities

• Own payroll delivery and timely processing within a modern educational environment.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and governance standards; provide expert advice to colleagues.
• Lead improvements to payroll processes, systems and controls in partnership with HR/Finance.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Process improvement

iTrent knowledge

Stakeholder advisory

Tools

iTrent

Job description

Package Description:

Join a School Shaping the Future

For over 330 years, Erskine Stewart Melville has combined a proud heritage with a commitment to innovation, ambition and community. As we continue to invest in our people and systems, we’re looking for an experienced and detail-focused Senior Payroll and Rewards Analyst to join our Finance and HR Teams.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of payroll delivery within a modern and progressive educational environment. You’ll lead the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with legislation, maintaining high standards of governance and providing expert advice to colleagues across the School.

Working closely with HR, Finance and external partners, you’ll play a key role in delivering an excellent employee experience while contributing to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, systems and controls.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has substantial payroll experience and a strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Has exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Enjoys working with systems, data and process improvement.
• Can build positive relationships and confidently advise colleagues at all levels.
• Brings a proactive, solution-focused and collaborative approach to their work.
• Has confidence managing systems, data and reporting tools, with iTrent knowledge essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of one of Scotland's leading independent schools.
• Take ownership of a critical business function that supports the entire School community.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative People and Finance network.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives.
• Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Join a values-led organisation that combines heritage with innovation.

ESM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESM have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the School are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK without current or future employer sponsorship.

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