Senior Payroll Officer

Overview

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Salary: £35,949 – £39,791 per annum

Location: Cranleigh, Surrey, South East England, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Posted: 10 June 2026

Closing date: 7 July :59

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to oversee the in‑house payroll for approximately 250 staff within a charitable trust that operates a special needs school, college, children’s home and supported living house. The role involves managing payroll, pensions, reporting and data analytics while ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and supporting staff and students in the trust’s community.

Responsibilities

• HR designated responsibilities
• Direct staff communication
• Payroll monthly input process and reconciling procedures
• Payroll monthly reporting submissions for approval by HR and BACS finance payment approval
• Pensions administrat...