HR & Payroll Assistant

Start Date: as soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time 

About this Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in HR and payroll? Do you have a passion for supporting the education sector? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Assistant to provide crucial support to a number of schools across Cumbria. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of HR and payroll processes, offering a fantastic learning environment for someone eager to grow their career in HR.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll for multiple schools.
•    Provide HR administrative support, including recruitment, employee records, and absence management.
•    Liaise with school staff to resolve any HR or payroll queries.
•    Support in maintaining and updating HR systems and databases.
•    Ensure compliance with relevant HR policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For:
•    Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
•    A proactive attitude and a passion for working in HR.
•    Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
•    Experience in HR or payroll would be advantageous, but not essential.
•    A desire to learn and develop your career in the HR field.

What We Offer:
•    A fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience in HR and payroll.
•    Exposure to HR processes within the education sector.
•    Supportive team environment.
•    Supported development / qualification opportunities.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to kick-start or further develop their career within HR. If you're ready to make a real difference in the education sector and grow your career, we want to hear from you!
Apply now to join our team and take your career to the next level!

Closing Date: 9am, 24 March 2025
Interview Date/s: w/c 31 March 2025

For full details please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/15765/EDV-2025-CET-23746

The Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post.  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, on line searches are carried out on successful candidates.