Payroll Officer

Job Title

Payroll Officer

Salary

£26,194 - £27,615

Location

Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year

37 hours / 52 weeks

About the Role

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others. We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Payroll Officer, you'll predominantly be based at the Huddersfield Centre and your focus will be on providing administrative support to the College Payroll function.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support and guidance for the College's Payroll function.
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments to staff and external agencies, and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Collating and verifying payroll data.
• Handling pay and expense claims.
• Preparing payslips and ensuring compliance with organisational and statutory requirements.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the business.
• Proactively identifying service improvements.
• Supporting in annual audits.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Maths and English.
• Level 4 in Accountancy, Payroll or equivalent (or ability to prove equivalent ability).
• Demonstrable experience in HR and/or Payroll in a large organisation.
• Ability to work autonomously, engage and communicate effectively with a wide range of people, exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits and Development

We believe learning is not just for our students: it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

Closing Date

Monday 16th February 2026 at 12:00pm (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date

TBC

How to Apply

TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below Kirklees College Application Form before clicking "Apply" - you will need to attach your completed form as your application.

General Information

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact. Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individual's sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work‑life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.