Staff Vacancies

Last Updated: 02/04/2026

Payroll Officer

Position: Payroll Officer
Location: Nettleham, Lincoln
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Temporary/Permanent
Salary: Salary is dependent on your skills and experience
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026

About us

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join HR Solutions Limited at our offices based just north of Lincoln. This role would suit someone with a passion for payroll, who enjoys a different challenge every day.

The Role

As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of monthly payrolls. This includes handling monthly payroll tasks, managing staff changes, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

You will work closely with HR, Finance, school administrators, and external agencies to ensure payroll operations run smoothly and employees receive correct and timely payments.

Person Specification

We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to work to strict deadlines. You should be confident handling confidential information and have excellent communication skills.

Knowledge of Schools requirements, including Local Government Terms and Conditions - Teachers and Support staff pension administration would be an advantage. We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills:

Essential Criteria

  • Experience working in a payroll role (education sector experience preferred but not essential).
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
  • Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
  • Ability to analyse data, problem-solve, and maintain high levels of accuracy.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Be able to work as an integral part of a small team.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience with local authority or education-sector payroll systems.
  • Knowledge of Teachers' Pensions and Local Government Pension Schemes.
  • Relevant payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP).
  • Ability to prepare manual calculations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Enjoy working with numbers.
  • Keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Access to free car parking, pension schemes and flexible working options.

How to Apply

Please complete our Application Form and include:

A letter of application, outlining:

  • Your suitability for the post.
  • How you meet the requirements of the role.
  • Details of your relevant experience.
  • Your reasons for applying.

This letter must be no more than two sides of A4, using Arial font size 12.

Please submit your completed Application Form and letter to:

Applications via post marked Private & Confidential to Sarah Subden,
Email accounts@hrsgb.com

Initial applications may be considered via CV, however a full application form is required to comply with our safer recruitment obligations.

Due to the nature of our work, this role is conditional upon a clear Disclosure & Barring Search.

No faxes or Agencies

Job Description

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Application Form

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