Working Hours: 14 hours per week over two days
Location: Wallington, Surrey
Start Date: 7th July 2025 (September start considered for the right candidate)

Are you an experienced HR and Payroll professional looking for a rewarding part-time role within a dynamic and supportive school environment? We are seeking a committed and detail-oriented HR and Payroll Officer to join a welcoming primary setting in South London. This is a vital role providing consistent, confidential and effective HR and payroll services.

The Role:
You will take the lead on all HR and payroll functions within the school, working closely with senior leadership and the Trust’s wider HR team. From recruitment to onboarding, compliance, staff absence monitoring, payroll processing and pensions administration, your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full HR lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, staff files, training compliance, and exit procedures

Maintain and oversee the Single Central Record (SCR)

Provide advice on policies, employee relations and support line managers

Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing via Neo People

Oversee pension admin (LGPS and Teachers' Pensions) and liaise with finance on salary budgets

Monitor absence and annual leave records

Contribute to key reporting, including the School Workforce Census

About You:

Proven experience in HR and payroll, preferably within the education sector

Strong knowledge of safer recruitment and statutory compliance

Highly organised with attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills

Familiarity with systems such as Bromcom and Neo People is advantageous

Level 5 CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential)

A proactive team player with a high level of discretion and a safeguarding mindset

Benefits:

Flexible working hours across two days

Term time working pattern with four additional weeks (including INSET and holiday work)

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

Opportunities for professional development within a respected Multi-Academy Trust