Payroll Officer

Overview

Job Title:

Payroll Officer

Salary: £26,194 - £27,615

Location:

Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are continually striving to be better and do better. You’ll be based predominantly at the Huddersfield Centre and provide administrative support to the College Payroll function.

• Provide administrative support and guidance for the College's Payroll function
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payments to staff and external agencies
• Maintain accurate payroll records
• Collate and verify payroll data, handle pay and expense claims, and prepare payslips
• Ensure compliance with organisational and statutory requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business
• Proactively identify service improvements and support annual audits

• Level 2 in Maths and English
• Level 4 in Accountancy, Payroll or equivalent (or demonstrate equivalent ability)
• Demonstrable experience in HR and/or Payroll in a large organisation
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Discretion and confidentiality; alignment with College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme and financial contributions for external qualifications. Staff benefits include an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts, and reduced Metro travel. We support flexible working where possible and aim to ensure work-life balance and wellbeing.

Closing Date:
Monday 16 February 2026 at 12:00pm (we reserve the right to close the advert early). Proposed Interview Date: TBC.

TO APPLY:

Download and complete the Kirklees College Application Form and attach it as your application. For queries about the role or process, contact the email provided. Check emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam/junk folders).

As an employer, we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if there is high interest.

AoCJobs may contact external applicants via email about roles handled by AoC Recruitment.