HR and Payroll Officer (Temporary - Ongoing) Our client is seeking an experienced HR and Payroll Officer to provide comprehensive HR and payroll support across the full employee lifecycle within a college environment. The Role:You will deliver a professional, compliant and customer-focused HR and Payroll service, supporting managers and staff with recruitment, employee relations, absence management, safeguarding, payroll, pensions and policy implementation. Working closely with the wider HR team and Finance, you will ensure best practice and legislative compliance at all times. Key Responsibilities:HR:Manage HR administration for recruitment, onboarding, contracts, changes and leaversAdvise managers on recruitment, employee relations, absence, performance, discipline and grievance mattersCoordinate recruitment campaigns, interviews, offers and pre-employment checks (DBS, right to work, qualifications, medicals)Maintain accurate HR records and databases in line with GDPRSupport safeguarding, staff welfare, flexible working, maternity/paternity and occupational health processesContribute to HR policy development, service improvements and HR projects, including restructures where requiredPayroll and Pensions:Prepare and process monthly payroll, liaising with the payroll bureau and Finance DirectorManage payroll changes, starters, leavers, HMRC documentation and payroll queriesAdminister pensions (Teachers'' Pension Scheme and LGPS), acting as main point of contact with pension p