Payroll Advisor

Payroll Advisor

Job details:

• Salary Band H Point 24 to 27 £35,412 - £38,220 per annum
• Contractual hours 37 per week
• Basis Full time
• Region: Rotherham
• Job category/type: Education - Non-Teaching, Human Resources
• Date posted: 20/05/2026
• Job reference: REQ23063

Place Partnership Trust Maltby Grammar Business Hub Braithwell Road Maltby, Rotherham S66 8AA

About the Role

Lead the end-to-end payroll service for the Trust, ensuring accurate, timely payment and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Manage the relationship with the external payroll provider and respond to complex payroll, pension and salary queries from colleagues across the Trust.

Requirements include demonstrable experience in payroll management, reconciliation, validation, authorisation, audits and year end processes. Strong numerical, analytical and IT skills, coupled with excellent relationship management internally and externally, are essential. The role reports to the HR Operations Manager and line manages the Payroll Assistant, building capacity and resilience within the payroll function.

Work closely with HR and Finance Shared Services Teams on education sector specific tasks such as the School Workforce Census (SWC), Teachers' Pensions (TPS) and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Ensure statutory payments, auto enrolment duties and HMRC requirements are met in partnership with the third party payroll provider, maintaining clear audit trails across multiple academies.

About You

• Experienced in statutory payroll compliance and pension scheme processes, including TPS and LGPS.
• Highly organised, detail focused and data driven.
• Excellent communicator, able to explain complex matters clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle highly confidential information with integrity.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and committed to continuous improvement.
• Positive, collaborative, and an effective team player with strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme, 24/7 GP access, Cash Healthcare plan, Staff Rewards Gateway, Smart Tech Recruitment.

Application Closing Date

5 June 2026.

Interview Dates

9 June - 12 June 2026.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE