Temporary Payroll Administrator — Transition Project

Midsomer Norton Primary; Kilmersdon; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Employee benefits platform

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Government pension scheme

Job summary

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is recruiting a Payroll Administrator on a temporary project basis to support a payroll transition. The role is office-based at Head Office, Writhlington, with 37 hours per week and a 12-month scope.

You will manage payroll data, handle queries, and liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery. Salary ranges from £29,071 to £32,046 per annum, with 26 days leave plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing of variable data including starters, leavers, rate changes and deductions.
• Data management for overtime, casual claims and expenses with timely data transmission.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll data accurately for monthly cycles and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collate, check, and securely transmit verified data to the external payroll provider.
• Respond to payroll, tax and pension queries from staff and school leaders with clear resolutions.
• Assist with monthly reconciliation reports and pension returns; provide payroll data to HR and Finance teams.
• Collaborate with the external payroll provider and school contacts to ensure smooth payroll delivery.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data management

Query resolution

Reporting & compliance

Liaison with external payroll provider

ICT proficiency

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is recruiting a Payroll Administrator on a temporary project basis to support a payroll transition. The role is office-based at Head Office, Writhlington, with 37 hours per week and a 12-month scope.

You will manage payroll data, handle queries, and liaise with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery. Salary ranges from £29,071 to £32,046 per annum, with 26 days leave plus benefits.