Senior Payroll Administrator

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Education Partnership North East, based at our Sunderland campus, where you will provide comprehensive payroll and pensions support to our Hartlepool, Sunderland and Northumberland campuses. The role involves working in a busy office environment, with a variety of duties at different points in the payroll cycle.

The role is a temporary 12 month contract to provide additional support while we are implementing our new Payroll system and will involve training in operation of both systems.

You will be a flexible and customer focused individual with good organisational, administration and communication skills. You should be able to demonstrate substantial payroll experience, ideally within an educational environment, an understanding of pension schemes, a commitment to achieve demanding deadlines, with a high level of commitment and enthusiasm.

At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.

We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.

As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

At EPNE you'll also be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive and extensive benefits package.

Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays), free parking on most campuses, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher Pensions Scheme, dependent on role. Our myLifestyle staff benefits platform provides additional benefits that include a cycle to work scheme, and retail discounts. We offer dental and health cash plans, and eye test vouchers. We support staff wellbeing through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing.