Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer - Part-Time (22 Hours/Week)

Location: West Midlands

Contract: Temp-Perm







Working Hours: 22 hours/week over 4 days (including Fridays)

DBS Required: Enhanced with children's barred list (or willingness to apply)

A well-established education provider in the West Midlands is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join their HR and Payroll team on a part-time, temp-permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of an in-house monthly payroll function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the end-to-end monthly payroll process in line with internal policies and audit standards
• Accurately process various pay elements, including manual claims, mileage, and electronic submissions
• Support with key changes including starters, leavers, bank details, and contractual amendments
• Run initial payroll reports and liaise with managers to address discrepancies
• Provide responsive support to staff and liaise with third parties such as HMRC and pension providers
• Contribute to pension scheme administration (e.g. Teachers' Pensions, local government schemes)
• Provide support for general HR/payroll administrative tasks (filing, post, shredding, etc.)
• Assist with maintaining and improving HR/payroll systems
• Offer short-term cover for the Payroll Supervisor when required
• Deliver excellent internal customer service

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working within a payroll function, preferably in an education or public sector setting
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of payroll processes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information professionally
• Flexibility to support operational needs, especially around payroll deadlines

Additional Information:

• You'll be working as part of a collaborative HR and Payroll team
• The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and staff wellbeing
• All staff are required to complete mandatory training including Safeguarding and Prevent
• An Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list is required for this role

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.