HR and Payroll Officer

We are working with a well-established education business, and they are looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Officer to join the business ASAP. This is an office-based role Monday – Friday (Apply online only) (working (Apply online only) in school holidays). Reporting into the Head of HR and providing support to c200 employees, the focus of the role is to provide generalist HR support to the business across the full employee lifecycle, including dealing with 1st line HR queries, starters, leavers, updating the HR systems, recruitment and HR reporting. The role will also be responsible for preparing the payroll for submission to the outsourced payroll provider, which will include preparing, checking and inputting the payroll information and confirming the figures. Key duties will include; * Reporting into Head of HR and working as part of a team of 2, providing HR and payroll support to c200 permanent employees * HR administration including on-boarding, off-boarding, HR systems and HR reporting * Deal with 1st line HR queries from employees and stakeholders * Updating and day-to-day administration of the HR Management System (Breathe). * Manage the pre-employment vetting process * Advise & support on staffing issues, including disciplinary, grievance, capability etc. * Provide advice & guidance in relation to absence management issues in line with policies and procedures, and accurately record & monitor staff absence * Prepare & review job descriptions and recruitment packs. * Enter joiners & end leavers on HR & Payroll Systems * Manage payroll for c200 permanent employees (using CINTRA), including completeness & accuracy of payroll data across the employee life cycle. * Collate payroll data and information for the outsourced payroll provider in line with agreed timeframes. * Review monthly payroll reports for accuracy and completeness, raising any concerns or queries, including pay increases and compliance with National Minimum Wage requirements. * Managing pension schemes and contribution payments, including verify end of year reports for accuracy and submit in line with deadlines * Completion of payroll and pension related reports * Updating and sending out HR communications to employees * Support the business with safeguarding administration, including new starters to the safeguarding training portals, allocate training modules and assisting with inductions For this role candidates will need to have proven generalist HR experience and have previously supported with monthly payroll. Candidates will ideally have experience working within the education industry and be familiar with safeguarding and vetting processes. A confident and outgoing approach is required, with excellent communication, administration and numerical skills is required for this role. Strong IT systems experience is essential, with the ability to prepare key HR and Payroll reports. It would be a distinct advantage to have experience using Breathe, Cintra or Every HR systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to continue their career in HR, as you will be working as part of a small and experienced HR team, providing full support across HR and Payroll across the full employee lifecycle. Great benefits including 33 days holiday plus stats (41 in total) enhanced pension, free lunch provided and an enhanced pension. Immediate need, so candidates need to be ideally available ASAP or short notice (maximum 1 month). Please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch ASAP