HR and Payroll Manager

Summary:

HR and Payroll Manager needed at a school in Surrey. Support HR and payroll operations with compliance and efficiency.

About the School:

Located in Surrey, the school is a specialist music institution offering a high-quality education and performance opportunities to young musicians aged 11-19.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an HR and Payroll Manager to join a school in Surrey and deliver accurate, compliant payroll services and a high-quality HR function across the institution. This role is crucial in ensuring that all HR and payroll operations are conducted in line with UK employment law and safeguarding requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate end-to-end monthly payroll.
• Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, contractual changes, deductions, and statutory payments.
• Administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) in line with legislation.
• Complete HMRC RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D).
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, National Insurance, National Minimum Wage, and holiday pay requirements.
• Reconcile payroll data with Finance and produce payroll summaries.
• Support managers with performance management, absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
• Maintain the Single Central Register, ensuring safeguarding compliance and inspection readiness.
• Administer the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and The People’s Pension, including monthly submissions and auto-enrolment duties.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing end-to-end payroll independently.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and payroll legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional, confidential, and effective communicator.
• Line management experience.

Preferred

• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Experience within an educational or multi-site organisation.
• Experience working with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 per annum (equivalent to £50,000 per annum full-time).
• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution of 13.5%.
• 12.5 days of annual leave plus public holidays.