Payroll Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll officer/administrator to join our friendly and busy HR department and play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the school’s monthly payroll.

You will be the primary point of contact for payroll, pension and benefits queries from staff and will be responsible for all payroll administration and data entry. You will also provide some HR administration support, such as updating and monitoring the appraisal schedule for support and teaching staff.

As well as your knowledge of payroll practices, you will need to be CIPP qualified or part-qualified, or possess an equivalent qualification from a reputable provider. You will also need experience of administrating a pension scheme. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to be discreet and handle work of a highly confidential nature is equally important.

The above attributes give an indication of the type of person who may succeed in this role. However, we always consider positively people with backgrounds in different sectors or with the skills/experience that may help them to bring a new perspective to our work. When applying, please do explain clearly how the knowledge, skills and experience that you bring would help you to succeed in this important role, whatever your prior experience.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s a dialogue about the school’s aims.

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 27th March 2023 at 9am.

Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.