Payroll Officer

Location: Bournemouth area
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,228 – £33,191 per annum

An established education organisation in the Bournemouth area is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Officer to join its professional services team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for its wider community.

The Role

Reporting into the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Officer will support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring all salaries, deductions and pensions are processed accurately and on time, in line with statutory requirements and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and process three monthly payrolls for teaching and support staff (circa 680 employees)
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and pension schemes including Teachers’ Pensions, LGPS and NEST
• Reconcile payroll reports and maintain accurate, auditable records
• Provide knowledgeable payroll support to colleagues via email, telephone and face-to-face
• Support year-end HMRC and pension reconciliations and associated audits
• Work collaboratively with People and Finance teams to ensure a smooth employee experience
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and grade

About You

• Proven experience in full payroll administration (education sector experience beneficial but not essential)
• Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Clear communicator with a calm, solution-focused approach
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

What’s on Offer

• 27.5 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 30.5 days with service
• Up to 4 additional days’ leave during the Christmas closure period
• Access to a range of retail discount schemes
• NEST pension enrolment
• Supportive, inclusive and people-focused working culture

Retention Incentive

• One-off incentive payment of up to £2,000 upon successful completion of probation (T&Cs apply)
• Amount determined at offer stage based on experience and skill set
• 12-month post-probation commitment required (repayment applies for early departure)