HR & Payroll Administrator – Join Our Values-Driven Education Trust

Location: Locking, Weston-super-Mare

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 37 inset hours per academic year

Salary: £23,089 per annum (actual salary, paid evenly across 12 months)

Contract: 12-month fixed-term (potential to extend)

Interview Dates: Friday 12 December 2025

Are you an organised and detail-focused professional looking to grow your career in HR and payroll? We are a leading multi-academy trust committed to excellence in education, and we’re seeking a HR & payroll administrator to join our central team.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation
• Enjoy a competitive salary and generous pension contributions
• Access professional development and clear career pathways
• Benefit from five paid care days (pro rata) and wellbeing resources

About the role

As our HR & Payroll Administrator, you will:

• Manage day-to-day HR and payroll administration across the Trust
• Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, payroll processing, leaver administration
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR
• Handle recruitment administration, including job adverts and compliance checks
• Act as the first point of contact for staff queries
• Assist with reporting, audits, and policy implementation

You will have:

• Previous administrative experience with strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Teams); systems training provided
• Professional approach to handling confidential data
• Positive, proactive attitude and commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
• Experience in education is desirable but not essential

Key Benefits

• Above-average pension contributions
• Paid care days for family support
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources
• Inclusive, diverse working environment where everyone is valued

Please review the full job description and person specification before applying.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where staff and pupils thrive.

This role is exempt from the Reoffenders Act (ROA) 1974