Role:  Payroll & HRIS Officer

Salary:  Grade 7 – SCP 18 to SCP 23 - £31,537 TO £34,434 (FTE)

Contract type:  37 hours per week, Full-Year (Negotiable) - Permanent

Reporting to:  HR Manager

Start date: April/May 2026

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 4300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community.

Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.

The Multi-Academy Trust incorporates:

• The County High School, Leftwich.
• Middlewich High School.
• Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College.
• Macclesfield Academy.

The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential.

Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds where this role is based.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Payroll & HRIS Officer plays a key role in delivering accurate, compliant and efficient payroll, pensions and HR information services across the Foundation.  This is a varied role with responsibility for overseeing the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time for all staff groups, and acting as the main point of contact for payroll and pensions queries.

The post holder will also be responsible for the effective management of the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring employee records are accurate, secure and maintained to a high standard.  You will produce regular and ad hoc reports, analyse data to identify trends and risks, and support audits between HR and payroll systems to maintain data integrity.

Working closely with colleagues in HR and Finance, the role requires strong attention to detail, a logical approach, and the ability to interpret legislation, policies and guidance.  You will supervise the Payroll & HRIS Assistant, supporting their day-to-day work and ongoing development, while ensuring the function remains compliant with legislation and best practice.

This role would suit an experienced payroll or HR systems professional who enjoys working with data, processes and deadlines, and who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service.  We are equally keen to hear from candidates who are looking to further develop their expertise in payroll, pensions and HRIS within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

The role is offered on a full-time basis, though alternative working patterns may be considered for the right candidate.

Your Responsibilities

• Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

·        Experience managing a HRIS, and building queries and reports

·        Computer literacy, with proficiency in HRIS

·        Analytical skills with the ability to collate and present data

·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

·        Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Closing Date: Wednesday 15^th April 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 23^rd April 2026.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Payroll & HRIS Officer, please complete the application form today!  You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Janet Vickers on 01606 664900 and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.  The school is an equal opportunities employer.