Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term - 12 month contract)

People Services (HR & Payroll)

Full time – 35.5 hours per week

Salary: £24,826 - £25,511

We’re looking for a detail‑driven, proactive Payroll Administrator to join our People Services team and help ensure every colleague across the College Group is paid accurately, on time, and with great service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly, collaborative and fast‑paced environment where your work genuinely makes a difference. If you’re organised, people‑focused and enjoy problem‑solving, we’d love to hear from you.

• Processing monthly payroll accurately and to deadline
• Calculating payments and deductions such as overtime, allowances, SMP, SSP and salary variations
• Maintaining employee records, including bank changes, starters, leavers, and tax code updates
• Supporting colleagues across the College with payroll queries in a professional and customer‑focused way
• Producing accurate data, reports and management information when required
• Working closely with HR to ensure employee changes are processed efficiently
• Using HR/Payroll systems (including CHRIS) and Microsoft Office to manage data effectively
• Supporting process improvements, team projects, and continuous development of the service
• Carrying out general administrative duties including correspondence, filing and email management

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience working in payroll and/or a busy administrative role
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Experience using HR or payroll information systems
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

• Enthusiastic, positive and committed to delivering high‑quality work
• Can use your own initiative and stay calm under pressure
• Works well as part of a team and builds strong working relationships
• Supports and reflects our organisational values and culture
• Is flexible and adaptable as team needs evolve

• 38 days annual leave (including 8 days over Christmas)
• Bank Holidays
• Health and wellbeing support
• Professional development and CPD opportunities
• Flexibility in working arrangements where possible
• Access to on‑site facilities
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding

• Closing Date – 24/07