Job Description

PAYROLL AND HR ASSISTANT

37 hours per week, all-year

25 days annual leave, + bank holidays

Generations MAT is a thriving group of 4 schools based in Cheshunt in Hertfordshire. We have 2 secondary schools and 2 primary schools. We are now looking for a Payroll & HR Assistant who will be responsible for processing our monthly payroll for approximately 400 staff.

You will be part of our small, friendly and supportive HR team and will have significant previous experience within a similar role. Working in a school environment, where you've had experience of working with Teacher's Pensions would be advantageous, but not essential. You will be organised and methodical with a high level of attention to detail and strong numeracy skills. You will work to tight deadlines in a confidential environment and will have the autonomy to make the payroll process your own. You must have a good standard of education (including English and Maths), along with strong IT skills, particularly in excel and the use of payroll software packages.

Working hours will be 37 hours per week between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday and you are required to work all year round.

If you are interested in this exciting role, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@generationsmat.herts.sch.uk for the application form .

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 1st June 2025

Interviews: w/c 2nd June 2025

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

The Trust reserves the right to process applications as they are received, and early applications are encouraged. Previous applicants need not apply.

Generations Multi Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this role is 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, you are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not 'protected' (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Further information is available on the school's website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,637.00-32,080.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person