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Job Details:
Job title: HR and Payroll Assistant
Salary: Grade 4 (point 7). £26,403 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week. All year round
Working pattern: Working pattern to be agreed on appointment
Contract type: Permanent
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Severn Federation Academy Trust Head Office (located at Lydney C of E School)
Start date: ASAP
Join Us at an Exciting Time of Growth:
As the Trust continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking a proactive and detail focused HR & Payroll Assistant to become a valued member of our supportive and ambitious central team. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your HR career within a growing organisation, at a moment when your contribution will genuinely help shape the future of our Trust.
About Severn Federation Academy Trust:
Severn Federation Academy Trust is a thriving and collaborative family of schools, united by a shared commitment to delivering high quality education for every child. Our Central Services team plays a crucial role in enabling school leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: excellent learning and pupil outcomes.
We are proud of our culture — one built on integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement. Joining us means becoming part of a forward thinking organisation that invests in its people, celebrates success and encourages professional growth at every stage.
About the Role:
You will play a key part in ensuring our HR and payroll operations run smoothly, efficiently and accurately. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting colleagues across the Trust and providing high quality HR administration that underpins the experience of every member of staff.
Key responsibilities include:
•Assisting with monthly payroll and pension processing
•Maintaining accurate HR and payroll records
•Supporting recruitment, onboarding and pre employment checks
•Preparing contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence
•Managing shared inboxes and responding to staff queries
•Supporting absence monitoring and employee benefits administration
•Upholding safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection standards
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone who brings:
•Experience in HR, payroll, pensions or administrative roles
•Excellent organisation and strong attention to detail
•Confident communication skills and solid IT capability
•A discreet, professional approach and a commitment to teamwork
•A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn and grow
Why Join Severn Federation Academy Trust?
•Be part of a Trust experiencing exciting growth and investment
•Work within a supportive, collaborative and friendly central team
•Access opportunities for professional development, including CIPD progression
•Enjoy a culture that values wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement
•Make a meaningful impact across multiple schools and communities
Safeguarding Statement
SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.