Part-Time : Payroll and HR Administrator

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is recruiting for a Payroll and HR Administrator to join our friendly team.

If you are a great team player with good attention to detail and strong numeracy skills and want to be part of our success, we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Working within our friendly payroll team this role is responsible for providing payroll and HR administration support for all staff within the trust. This role works with the payroll and HR team to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, management of pensions, and effective communication with staff regarding payroll and pension queries. While previous payroll experience would be great, we are happy to provide training for the right candidate. Numeracy, attention to detail and great interpersonal skills are the key attributes that we are looking for.

This role is 25 hours a week with some flexibility as to how the hours are worked.

Payroll Administration

• Maintain payroll records and update employee details as necessary.


• Work with the HR team to ensure new starter information is complete on the system.


• Liaise with staff members in response to payroll-related enquiries and work with the wider team to find answers and provide timely resolutions.


• Co-ordinate with the schools to help in the resolution of queries and train new staff members on core processes.


• Support the team with monthly payroll processing.


• Administer the expense system.


Pensions Administration


• Administration tasks for pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).


• Act as first line contact for pension providers for administrative queries.


• Generate pension reports for review by management.


• Work with wider team to ensure accurate pension contributions and timely submission of returns., The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with \"Keeping Children Safe in Education\" statutory guidance.


• GSCE Maths at Grade 6 or above


• Highly numerate and analytical


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.


• Good excel skills and confident in using IT systems.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Advocate for the promotion of the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people; promotor of equal opportunities


Desirable


• Previous experience of end to end payroll


• CIPP Payroll Technicians Certificate Level 3


• Previous experience of month end pension reporting


• Familiarity with Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers' Pension Scheme, We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
  
  The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.


Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.


• NJC 5 £23,500 per annum FTE (£15,878.37 per annum pro rata) - 2024 pay review pending


• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme


• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata for part time)


• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme


• Awards and Recognition Scheme


• Flexible working patterns


• Benefits Platform

o discounts on car leasing
o holiday discounts
o cinema tickets
o restaurant booking discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme