Payroll Officer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Hays Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in South Manchester to recruit an experienced and organised HR & Payroll Officer to join their administrative team on a full-time, term-time-only basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a strong HR and payroll administration background who is looking to play a key role in supporting the school's workforce and ensuring the smooth operation of payroll and personnel processes.

As HR & Payroll Officer, you will provide administrative support across all aspects of payroll and human resources. Working closely with school leadership and the wider administration team, you will help ensure that employee records, payroll information and HR processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the preparation and administration of payroll

Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation

Assisting with staff onboarding, contracts and employment paperwork

Processing payroll changes, absences and contractual amendments

Supporting recruitment and safer recruitment processes

Monitoring staff attendance and maintaining HR databases

Responding to payroll and HR queries from staff

Ensuring compliance with school policies and employment legislation

Providing general administrative support to the school's HR function

The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience in a HR administration, payroll administration or HR & Payroll Officer role

Possess a good understanding of payroll processes and HR procedures

Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Be able to handle confidential information professionally and sensitively

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Be capable of managing multiple priorities and working independently

Previous experience working within a school, academy or educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.What the School Offers

A supportive and collaborative working environment

The opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated school team

Term-time-only working pattern promoting work-life balance

Competitive salary dependent on experience

A varied and rewarding role within a thriving primary school

If you have a background in HR and payroll administration and are looking for a new opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Hays Education Manchester for further information.

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