HR & Payroll Officer

Overview

Prepare legally compliant HR documents including contracts, amendments and formal correspondence.

• Support recruitment processes in line with Safer Recruitment
• Develop and maintain recruitment materials, included branded candidate packs
• Handle HR/Recruitment/Payroll inboxes and provide ER admin support.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations cases.
• Manage HR, Recruitment and Payroll inboxes, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Produce and analyse HR/payroll data, KPIs and reports.
• Submit accurate HR data for payroll, including starters, leavers, contract changes and absences.
• Liaise with the payroll provider and support statutory submissions.
• Respond to payroll queries.
• Manage auto-enrolment cycles and support pension administration.

• A-Level or equivalent qualification
• CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to work towards)
• Payroll-related training or certification (or willingness to work towards)
• HR experience including contracts, recruitment and compliance
• Experience preparing payroll data and liaising with external providers
• Strong communication and IT skills (Ms365)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail

Salary:
Actual £38,221.00 - £45,092.00, based on 37 hours per week

Job type:
Full Time, permanent, all year round

Closing date: 20/02/2026 12:00

Interview date: 27 February 2026

Start date:

TBC

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, proactive and passionate HR & Payroll Officer to join our Trust Central Team and play a pivotal role in keeping our people processes running smoothly.

The Propeller Academy Trust is dedicated to supporting young people with special needs, creating an environment where each student progresses along their own unique path. By becoming part of our dedicated and inclusive team, you will play a vital role in supporting our schools with day-to-day HR tasks and preparing accurate payroll data for submission.

• Competitive salary
• Full induction programme
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Local Government Pension (LGPS)
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
• A strong and supportive work culture defined by teamwork