Part Time Payroll Officer (Education)

Location: Remote in the UK; hybrid working options are also available.

Salary: £29,000 per year pro rata; part time, 10 days per month.

Company

hirify.global provides people-management products and services for schools and over 100 multi-academy trusts, helping reduce the administrative burden of payroll and pension management.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of customers' monthly payroll operations from start to finish.
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and within specified deadlines.
• Update payroll systems with pay scales, pension rates, National Insurance rates, and tax thresholds.
• Calculate pay adjustments, holiday pay for leavers, and statutory payments such as maternity and paternity pay.
• Prepare accurate payments and reports for external stakeholders, including HMRC.
• Maintain compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001 data protection standards.

Requirements

• Degree-level education and/or a relevant payroll qualification.
• Previous experience processing payroll; education-sector experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of HMRC requirements, including tax, National Insurance, and statutory deductions.
• Experience with auto-enrolment pension schemes.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, data analysis, attention to detail, and multitasking under pressure.
• Proactive use of AI to enhance work.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment focused on wellbeing and professional growth.
• BUPA Healthcare Cashback Plan and free flu vaccines.
• Free on-site parking, barista coffee, fresh fruit, and weekly snacks.
• Time off for special events such as nativities and graduations.
• Clear career pathway from the start of employment.