Payroll Officer

Job Title : Payroll Officer Salary (actual) : £17,816 - £18,880 (national increase pending) Location : James Elliman Academy, Slough Hours : 20 hours per week Work pattern : Flexibility between 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Working weeks : all year round (52 weeks per annum) Holiday : 26 days plus bank holidays Our Trust The Park Federation Academy Trust is a community-focused Multi-Academy Trust, comprising of eight primary academies across Hillingdon, Slough and Buckinghamshire, supporting 6,000 students and employing 850 staff. The Role Reporting to the HR Manager, the Payroll Officer will be responsible for the day to day payroll operation for a number of our schools. The Payroll Officer will also support the Head of HR and HR Manager on cyclic tasks, such as pension annual returns. What we offer The Trust offers a family friendly work environment that promotes growth and development whilst working alongside a highly versed HR and management team. Our benefits include: A highly competitive pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of 18.2%; A highly competitive holiday entitlement, starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, that increases with service; Enhanced sick pay, with up 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay; Additional paid special leave; Enhanced maternity and paternity pay; Opportunities to attend various training programs and obtain qualifications; An employee assistance program. Your Experience You will have recent payroll processing experience. Experience with outsourced payroll, particularly in the public sector would be advantageous. An understanding of prorating salaries, calculating overtime and statutory payments is essential for this role. Your Qualities & Attributes The ideal candidate needs to be highly organised, able to think on their feet and willing to support others in the team when required. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.