Payroll Officer Location: Cranleigh, Surrey Salary : A GBP 29,707 : A GBP 32,602 per annum, plus A GBP 1,000 retention bonus Hours : 37.5 hours a week, 52 weeks a year The Role St Josephs Specialist Trust are looking for applicants who have previously worked in payroll or have completed a relevant business and payroll course in higher education and would like to work in an environment to support their valued staff who work with their vulnerable children and young people. If you fit this description, do you also have good communication skills, experience with using a payroll and HR MIS and confidence in using Excel, to ensure the accuracy of monthly salary payments whilst at the same time having empathy and patience with staff who will be relying on your knowledge for guidance? If so, they have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and approachable person to join their HR Payroll team. Jointly overseeing the in:house administration of the payroll for approximately 250 staff, their small payroll team have the following responsibilities: * HR designated responsibilities * Direct staff communication * Payroll monthly input process and reconciling procedures * You will also receive relevant CIPP training and be given opportunities to develop in: * Payroll monthly reporting submissions for approval by HR, then BACS finance payment approval * Pensions administration * Exception reporting/data analytics preparation Office based, hours of work during term time are: 8.30am : 4:30pm each day of the week (with A hour unpaid break each day). Some flexibility is possible over the hours to be worked during the school holidays. Own transport is desirable due to the rural location of the Trust however, they are very close to the village centre and a 25 min walk from bus stops providing buses from Horsham, Godalming and Guildford. Benefits * A GBP 1,000 Retention bonus (A GBP 250 at 1 month, A GBP 250 at 12 months, A GBP 500 at 18 months employment, subject to tax and NI) * Life insurance and Medicash * A beautiful 23:acre site in Cranleigh, on the edge of the Surrey Hills, one mile from the village * Delicious and healthy free breakfast and hot lunches * Free car parking * 1:1 line manager support and annual PRP * Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 service for yourself and your family) * Mental Health and wellbeing support through Adult Mental Health First Aiders * In house Team Teach training * Full induction programme and continuing professional development If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please do not hesitate . St Josephs is a registered charitable trust comprising a special needs school, college, registered childrens home and an adult supported living house. Their school and college students are aged 5:19 with complex learning disabilities and severe social communication and behavioural issues. If you are recruited, you will be required to complete Safeguarding and Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of your induction. Physical and mental resilience are qualities essential for all their employees. St Josephs Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and take up of references .