HR Advisor & Payroll - Temp

HR & Payroll Advisor - Temporary Position - Enhanced DBS (Mandatory)

Location: Pershore
Hours: 30-37 hours per week
Salary: £ 16.17 an hour
Contract Type: Temporary
DBS Required: Enhanced

About the Role

Our client is seeking for an experienced HR & Payroll Advisor to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to provide essential HR transactional, advisory, and payroll support across multiple schools.

You'll work closely with school leaders, managing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to exit, while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in collaboration with an external payroll provider.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Recruitment:

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including drafting adverts, shortlisting, and contract management
• Ensure completion of all pre-employment checks (DBS, references, right-to-work)
• Provide front-line HR advice on policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Manage low-level HR casework including absence management and employee relations

Payroll & Compliance:

• Process starters, leavers, contract changes, and expenses to meet payroll deadlines
• Calculate and administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
• Manage pension scheme administration and auto-enrolment compliance
• Resolve payroll queries and ensure accuracy of deductions

Administration:

• Maintain accurate personnel records on HR systems
• Support School Workforce Census submissions
• Produce HR management reports and data analysis

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practice
• Experience managing diverse HR casework
• Proficiency in HR/payroll software, Excel, and MIS systems
• High attention to detail with ability to meet strict deadlines
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 3 or above (or working towards)
• Understanding of teachers' and support staff terms & conditions
• Experience with restructure, redundancy, or TUPE processes
• Mental Health First Aid qualification

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact across multiple schools

To Apply

If you're a proactive HR professional with payroll expertise and a commitment to supporting educational environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact us for more information about this opportunity.

Enhanced DBS check required for this position.