HR and Payroll Officer

HR and Payroll Officer | Newham

School HR and Payroll Officer, £25k-£30k, Newham.

A brilliant school based in Newham is looking for a HR and Payroll Officer to help ensure the smooth and timely processing of payroll and to provide full HR support in a confidential manner.

HR and Payroll Officer summary:

• Salary: £25k-£30k
• Process contract variations through ITrent, ensuring correct authorisations, accurate information entry, and issuing relevant paperwork to employees. Update databases and records for audit and compliance purposes. Work closely with HR Officers and the Head of HR to deliver a high-quality, professional, friendly, and efficient HR service in line with the needs of the school.
• Liaise with finance to ensure correct details are processed on payroll for all staff and that new staff are added.
• Provide the highest levels of support and information to the Principal (or appropriate parties) throughout the recruitment process, including specific information on advertising and recruitment timescales.
• Record monthly absence e.g., sick leave, maternity, and special leave, both paid and unpaid, by payroll deadline dates.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety champion to ensure all risk assessments are completed.

HR and Payroll Officer requirements:

• A 2:1 degree or above.
• Experience of working in a busy HR/Payroll position. School experience is a bonus.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Self-starter and proactive.
• Willingness to work under pressure and meet quick time deadlines.
• DBS checks.