HR and Payroll Advisor

HR and Payroll Advisor

Are you a proactive HR professional with an eye for detail and a strong grasp of payroll from a contract and compliance perspective? Our client is an educational Academy Trust and is looking for an HR and Payroll Advisor to join their central team. Playing a key role in supporting the schools with all aspects of the employee lifecycle, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a values-led trust.

• Location - Pershore (hybrid working option)
• Hours - flexible (ideally 30 hours min in term time) and 4 weeks in school holidays
• Salary - £31,537 - £33,699 pro rata depending on hours

The Role

As our HR and Payroll Advisor, you will:

• Provide first-line HR advice across the schools in line with employment legislation and trust policies.
• Lead on key HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, and contract management.
• Oversee the accurate and timely submission of payroll-related data to the external payroll provider.
• Manage statutory payments, pensions, and pay-related queries.
• Support with HR casework, change management and employee relations issues.
• Ensure safeguarding and pre-employment checks are completed to the highest standard.
• Maintain HR records and systems, including data analysis and reporting.
• Promote employee wellbeing and contribute to our inclusive People Strategy.

Skills and Experience required:

• A minimum of CIPD Level 3 and sound knowledge of employment law.
• Strong experience in HR administration and providing HR advice.
• An ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Can liaise confidently with school leaders, staff, and external payroll providers.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, data protection, and compliance in a school setting.
• Experience working in the education sector or public sector would be hugely beneficial.

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.