HR & Payroll Administrator – Nottinghamshire (Secondary School)
Marchant RecruitmentA well-organised and supportive secondary school in Nottinghamshire is seeking an efficient and discreet HR & Payroll Administrator to join its professional support team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of staffing processes and compliance across the school.
The school is known for strong leadership, clear systems and a positive staff culture where both teaching and support staff are respected and valued.
The Role
Working closely with senior leaders and the business team, you will support a wide range of HR and payroll administration duties. This is a confidential role requiring accuracy, professionalism and excellent organisational skills.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining accurate staff records and contracts
Supporting payroll processes and liaising with external payroll providers
Managing absence records, starters and leavers
Ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and employment checks
Supporting HR reporting and documentation
The role is well structured, with established systems in place and clear support from senior colleagues.
The School
This is a well-run 11–18 school with a calm, respectful working environment. Leadership is visible and approachable, and support staff are included in whole-school communication and development.
The school places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, with realistic expectations and clear workload management.
About You
You will ideally:
Have experience in HR, payroll or administration
Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Be confident handling sensitive and confidential information
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Enjoy working as part of a collaborative support team
Experience within an education setting would be beneficial but is not essential.
What’s on Offer
A stable and supportive working environment
Clear processes and manageable workload
Opportunities for professional development
A welcoming and professional staff culture
This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR or Payroll professional looking to work in a well-led secondary school where their role is genuinely valued.