HR Administrator – Payroll & Pensions

Job Ref No. ECC0-29S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 8, point 25-28 Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent Application Close: 02/02/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 10/02/2025 We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Central HR Team, supporting 11 schools within the Trust. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the efficient management of payroll and pension processes and contract changes, as well as providing administrative support across various HR functions. Key Responsibilities: Processing, quality assuring and managing the monthly payroll and pension submissions for approximately 1,000 employees. Ensuring accuracy of payroll and pension system entries and contract changes. Resolving queries from staff across all Trust schools. Producing key financial reports. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Strong payroll and pension experience, ideally within an educational environment. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of data. The ability to work collaboratively and manage a diverse workload to strict deadlines. Proficiency in IT applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. A flexible, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop new skills. If you're eager to be part of a dynamic and supportive team within a successful Multi Academy Trust, we want to hear from you! Please note: This role is based on-site in the central office in Chelmsford and will require visits to our schools. Work Schedule: Full time, Permanent 37 hours per week, 8:30am - 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 4:00pm Friday How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Bridge Academy Trust. Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application. Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org Information about the School

We are a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. Our core purpose at Bridge Academy Trust is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a strong sense of ‘community’. We have a community and school-led school improvement approach, with a long term sustainable strategy. This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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