Job Description

Salary

20,025 - 20,986 per annum

Contractual hours

29.6

Basis

Part time

Package

Permanent
26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata per annum)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted shopping
Wellbeing services
On-site nurseries
Cycle2work scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities

Job category/type

Support

Date posted

18/12/2025

Job reference

REQ002505



We are expanding our HR team and are looking for

2

proactive and motivated Payroll Administrators to join our busy Payroll team which is part of the Human Resources Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast?paced environment, enjoys working to deadlines, and is committed to delivering a high?quality, customer?focused service. You will build strong working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a team with a strong customer?service ethos and a positive, "can?do" approach.

The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Hybrid working

will be available, allowing some days to be worked from home, following completion of the initial training and probation period.

About the Role

As a key member of the Payroll team, you will be responsible for:

Processing new starters, contractual changes affecting pay, and leavers Maintaining accurate payroll records and inputting data Calculating statutory payments, including sickness and maternity Processing variable pay elements such as overtime, resolving any discrepancies Responding to payroll queries and providing clear, confident advice to managers and staff at the College Supporting the wider HR team by answering routine queries on HR and payroll policies and procedures Preparing and submitting required payroll-related reports including costing, to Finance Distributing employee payslips and other statutory payroll documents. Drafting and sending formal correspondence to confirm amendments to employee salaries. Maintaining filing systems to ensure accurate and up?to?date records for all staff

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Recent and relevant administrative experience in a payroll environment Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high?quality customer service Strong organisational and time?management skills, with the ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines High attention to detail and accuracy Confidence in providing payroll advice and guidance to managers The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Experience using Microsoft Office and web?based systems A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (or equivalent) A payroll qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with 12,000 students studying with us in the 2024 - 2025 academic year, on a wide range of courses. Our mission: Developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities, changing lives.

Leicester College is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from the whole community.

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