HR Systems & Outsourced Payroll Manager

Job Title: HR Systems, MI & Outsourced Payroll Manager
Location: Hammersmith (with some travel between campuses)
Contract: 6-month fixed term (with strong likelihood of becoming permanent)
Salary: £50,000 £54,000 per annum
Reports to: Head of HR
Direct reports: 2

Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be working exclusively with a leading education organisation to recruit an experienced HR Systems, MI & Outsourced Payroll Manager.

This is a key role within the HR team, combining responsibility for payroll oversight, benefits administration, and HR systems management (iTrent). The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, develop and maintain HR systems and data, and provide insightful management information to support senior decision-making. With line management responsibility for two team members, this is an excellent opportunity to lead and shape HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as System Administrator and Super User for iTrent, maximising functionality, overseeing upgrades, and implementing workflow improvements.
• Manage the end-to-end relationship with the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee the administration of pensions (Teachers Pension and LGPS) and wider employee benefits.
• Produce accurate HR management information, including statutory returns (e.g. Gender Pay Gap, DfE staff collection, National Statistics).
• Ensure data integrity, GDPR compliance, and effective reporting using Excel, Google, and Business Objects.
• Support Finance with audits and year-end reporting.
• Line manage two members of staff, ensuring a customer-focused and high-quality HR service.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in managing payroll processes (outsourced or in-house).
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with HR systems (ideally iTrent).
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Experience in leading or mentoring staff, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to improving systems, processes, and data accuracy.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements in relation to HR systems and payroll.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and values-driven organisation in a high-profile role, where you will lead on payroll, HR systems, and management information. While initially offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract, there is a strong likelihood that this role will become permanent, making it an ideal step for someone seeking both immediate impact and longer-term career growth.

To apply for this exclusive opportunity with Ivy Rock Partners, please submit your CV today.