Payroll Officer (Education) - East HamASAP Start Temporary until 30 September 2026 36 hours per week Monday-FridayHourly Rate £19.21- £20.39ph PAYEEnhanced DBS and screening requiredAre you an experienced Payroll Officer with a strong background in education and pensions?We''re recruiting for a key interim opportunity within a busy college environment where your expertise will directly support accurate, compliant payroll delivery.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations within a collaborative HR and Finance team.Key responsibilities include:Managing the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely processingMaintaining payroll records including starters, leavers, and contractual changesEnsuring compliance with statutory regulations, LGPS pension schemes, and GDPRActing as the first point of contact for payroll queries, delivering expert supportSupporting reporting, audits, and reconciliationsCollaborating with HR and Finance to ensure data accuracy across systemsDriving improvements in payroll processes and efficienciesManaging payroll inbox queries and liaising with external providersYou''ll be joining a forward-thinking environment where your knowledge and experience will be valued.We''re looking for someone with:Proven experience in a Payroll Officer/Specialist role (5-10+ years)Strong experience within an education settingWorking knowledge of the LGPS pension schemeExperience using iTrent payroll systemExcellent attention t