HR Administrator – Payroll & Pensions Specialist

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Central HR Team, supporting 11 schools within the Trust. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the efficient management of payroll and pension processes and contract changes, as well as providing administrative support across various HR functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing, quality assuring and managing the monthly payroll and pension submissions for approximately 1,000 employees.
• Ensuring accuracy of payroll and pension system entries and contract changes.
• Resolving queries from staff across all Trust schools.
• Producing key financial reports.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong payroll and pension experience, ideally within an educational environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of data.
• The ability to work collaboratively and manage a diverse workload to strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• A flexible, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

If you’re eager to be part of a dynamic and supportive team within a successful Multi Academy Trust, we want to hear from you!

Please note: This role is based on-site in the central office in Chelmsford and will require visits to our schools.

Work Schedule:

Full time, Permanent

37 hours per week, 8:30am – 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Friday