Job Overview Are you an experienced HR and Payroll professional looking to make a real difference in education? Orion Education Trust – a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust – is seeking a proactive and highly organised HR and Payroll Manager to lead our people operations and ensure smooth, compliant payroll processes across our schools. The Post holder will support the Director of HR in the future development of the HR and payroll functions to ensure all schools receive a comprehensive HR service. You will be a confident communicator with proven experience of payroll. You will have a calm, organised nature, with the ability to work professionally to strict deadlines, responding effectively and efficiently to challenges and bringing vision and a relentless drive to make things happen. You will be able to communicate confidently and effectively, in varied situations. You will have the ability to work both as part of a team and independently, maintaining a positive and successful working relationship with colleagues. You will promote and support the vision and direction of the Trust by providing leadership that will enable staff to reach the highest possible standards of achievement and well-being. This is an amazing opportunity to support our employees to excel and support the Trust.