Cornwall Council
Payroll and HR Systems Officer (Central Team)
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Plymouth CAST is looking for a Payroll & HR Systems Officer to join our supportive Central HR Team!
In this key operational role, you’ll support over 1,300 employees across our family of schools, ensuring our payroll administration, employment contracts, and HR Management Information System (MIS) run seamlessly.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Payroll Administration: Managing day-to-day monthly payroll processes, pension records, and statutory submissions.
- Employee Lifecycle & Contracts: Preparing offer letters, contracts, and contractual variations accurately.
- Systems & Reporting: Maintaining high-quality data within our HR MIS and producing key management/workforce reports.
- Compliance & Collaboration: Ensuring compliance with GDPR and payroll legislation while delivering excellent customer service to our schools.
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Who We’re Looking For
- Experienced in payroll administration and contract preparation.
- Methodical and detail-oriented with strong digital/systems skills (MS Office, Google Workspace, HR/payroll software).
- High integrity, professional, and comfortable working independently in a home-based role.
- Bonus (not essential): Experience in education/public sector, Teachers’ Pensions, or LGPS.
Why Join Plymouth CAST?
- Home-Based Flexibility: Enjoy remote working with the trust and autonomy to manage your workload.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a warm, welcoming, and supportive Central HR Team.
- Meaningful Work: Support the dedicated teams powering outstanding education for thousands of children.
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Click here https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/plymouthcast to view the full job description and to apply!
We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
- Organisation address: Registered office - The Edmund Rice Building, Plymouth, PL5 3AG
- Contact detail: Sarah Lugg
- Email: sarah.lugg@plymouthcast.com
- Website: https://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/
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