Payroll officer/senior payroll officer Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

HR Officer
ManchesterCityCouncil —Manchester
- £26,283 - £29,515 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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HR and Compliance Officer
Mauser MDL —Manchester
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
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14d
HR Manager - (Maternity Cover)
Hippo Motor Group —Blackburn
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Human resources
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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11d
Management Accountant
Hopwood Hall —Manchester
- £37,353.52 - £39,699.94 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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6d

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HR Officer

ManchesterCityCouncil -
Manchester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£26,283 - £29,515 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Data analysis skills
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Payroll
IT
Leadership

Full job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £26,283 - £29,515 per annum

We are looking to appoint an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented HR Officer to join our school within the central team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting staff wellbeing and ensuring the efficient running of HR and payroll processes within a busy school environment.

Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will deliver a comprehensive HR administration service, supporting recruitment, payroll, employee relations, and compliance, while contributing to the overall ethos and success of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide a high-quality HR administration service, including managing staff records, absence tracking, and HR documentation
Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely data submission
Support recruitment processes, from advertising roles through to issuing contracts
Coordinate DBS checks and maintain the Single Central Record in line with safeguarding requirements
Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing advice and escalating where necessary
Analyse absence data and produce reports for senior leadership
Support employee relations processes and meetings
Assist with induction of new staff members
Maintain accurate electronic personnel records and ensure GDPR compliance
Ensure school policies are up to date and distributed appropriately
Contribute to safeguarding, equality, and wellbeing across the school

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience or knowledge of HR administration and payroll systems
Demonstrates strong IT skills, familiarity with MS Office, including spreadsheets and data analysis
Has excellent organisational skills and can manage competing priorities
Communicates effectively with people at all levels
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Works well both independently and as part of a team
Is committed to continuous improvement and personal development

Personal Qualities:

Professional, approachable, and discreet
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Flexible and adaptable in a busy environment
Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Motivated and able to meet deadlines

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To apply for this role please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected]

If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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