HR and Payroll Advisor who has experience working with a high-volume outsourced payroll, interpreting and applying HR policies and using People Services/HR Information Systems and MS Office, with excellent knowledge of Excel, is required for Avanti Schools Trust, based in Stanmore, North West London.
This role is known within the organisation as a People Services Advisor.
SALARY: £33,420 - £35,641 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid role – working at least one day from the office in Stanmore, North West London (HA7), and the remaining time from home, with travel to other sites as needed
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an HR and Payroll Advisor who has experience working with a high-volume outsourced payroll, interpreting and applying HR policies and using People Services/HR Information Systems and MS Office, with excellent knowledge of Excel.
As the HR and Payroll Advisor you will join a newly reimagined People Services team as they embark on new initiatives and improvements.
Working as the HR and Payroll Advisor you will provide essential support and administrative services, manage payroll processes, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations across the organisation.
You will contribute to developing policies, enhancing PS systems, and driving service delivery improvements.
DUTIES
Your duties as a HR and Payroll Advisor will include:
Shared Services Administration & Advisory
- Manage key PS processes such as contract variations and leaver actions, ensuring timely completion within payroll deadlines
- Provide first-line PS support and guidance to employees, escalating issues as needed
Policy Development & Service Improvement
- Contribute to the development of PS policies and procedures, focusing on best practices and employee-centric services
- Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and implement service delivery improvements, ensuring compliance with PS regulations
People Services Information System
- Maintain the accuracy of PS data in the People Services Information System, producing insightful management reports and supporting system enhancements
Payroll
- Process accurate and timely outsourced payroll, working with People Services colleagues, third-party suppliers, and finance teams to ensure seamless operations
Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work collaboratively across the People Services team, sharing insights and promoting team development while supporting the adoption of best practices and policy updates
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstratable experience working with a high-volume outsourced payroll, ideally within the education sector or similar
- Experience in interpreting and applying HR policies, and pay and conditions of service, including signposting, guidance and dealing with queries
- Experience working with People Services/HR Information systems and MS Office, with excellent knowledge of Excel
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to produce work to a high standard, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
BENEFITS
- Professional development
- O2 discounts
- Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
- Eligible for NUS/TOTUM card, Student Beans and CSSC membership
- Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
- Staff annual weekend retreats and Yoga Classes
- Access to multiple well-being programmes and apps
Pre-employment checks
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks
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JOB REF: AWDO-P12619
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