HR & Payroll Assistant - Growth & Impact

Posted 8 hours 2 minutes ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd

Permanent
Not Specified
HR / Recruitment Jobs
Gloucestershire, Lydney, United Kingdom, GL155
Job Description

Job Details: Job title: HR and Payroll Assistant Salary: Grade 4 (point 7). £26,403 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week.

All year round Working pattern: Working pattern to be agreed on appointmentContract type: Permanent Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer Location: Severn Federation Academy Trust Head Office (located at Lydney C of E School) Start date: ASAP Join Us at an Exciting Time of Growth: As the Trust continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking a proactive and detail focused HR & Payroll Assistant to become a valued member of our supportive and ambitious central team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your HR career within a growing organisation, at a moment when your contribution will genuinely help shape the future of our Trust.

About Severn Federation Academy Trust: Severn Federation Academy Trust is a thriving and collaborative family of schools, united by a shared commitment to delivering high quality education for every child.

Our Central Services team plays a crucial role in enabling school leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: excellent learning and pupil outcomes.

We are proud of our culture

  • one built on integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Joining us means becoming part of a forward thinking organisation that invests in its people, celebrates success and encourages professional growth at every stage.

About the Role:

You will play a key part in ensuring our HR and payroll operations run smoothly, efficiently and accurately.

This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting colleagues across the Trust and providing high quality HR administration that underpins the experience of every member of staff.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Assisting with monthly payroll and pension processing
  • Maintaining accurate HR and payroll records
  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding and pre employment checks
  • Preparing contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence
  • Managing shared inboxes and responding to staff queries
  • Supporting absence monitoring and employee benefits administration
  • Upholding safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards
Person Specification:
  • Experience in HR, payroll, pensions or administrative roles
  • Excellent organisation and strong attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills and solid IT capability
  • A discreet, professional approach and a commitment to teamwork
  • A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn and grow
Why Join Severn Federation Academy Trust?
  • Be part of a Trust experiencing exciting growth and investment
  • Work within a supportive, collaborative and friendly central team
  • Access opportunities for professional development, including CIPD progression
  • Enjoy a culture that values wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement
  • Make a meaningful impact across multiple schools and communities

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