HR and Payroll Assistant

Job Details:

Job title: HR and Payroll Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 (point 7). £26,403 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week. All year round

Working pattern: Working pattern to be agreed on appointment

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Severn Federation Academy Trust Head Office (located at Lydney C of E School)

Start date: ASAP

Join Us at an Exciting Time of Growth:

As the Trust continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking a proactive and detail focused HR & Payroll Assistant to become a valued member of our supportive and ambitious central team. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your HR career within a growing organisation, at a moment when your contribution will genuinely help shape the future of our Trust.

About Severn Federation Academy Trust:

Severn Federation Academy Trust is a thriving and collaborative family of schools, united by a shared commitment to delivering high quality education for every child. Our Central Services team plays a crucial role in enabling school leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: excellent learning and pupil outcomes.

We are proud of our culture - one built on integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement. Joining us means becoming part of a forward thinking organisation that invests in its people, celebrates success and encourages professional growth at every stage.

About the Role:

You will play a key part in ensuring our HR and payroll operations run smoothly, efficiently and accurately. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting colleagues across the Trust and providing high quality HR administration that underpins the experience of every member of staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with monthly payroll and pension processing

• Maintaining accurate HR and payroll records

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and pre employment checks

• Preparing contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence

• Managing shared inboxes and responding to staff queries

• Supporting absence monitoring and employee benefits administration

• Upholding safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards

Person Specification:

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in HR, payroll, pensions or administrative roles

• Excellent organisation and strong attention to detail

• Confident communication skills and solid IT capability

• A discreet, professional approach and a commitment to teamwork

• A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn and grow

Why Join Severn Federation Academy Trust?

• Be part of a Trust experiencing exciting growth and investment

• Work within a supportive, collaborative and friendly central team

• Access opportunities for professional development, including CIPD progression

• Enjoy a culture that values wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement

• Make a meaningful impact across multiple schools and communities