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Join a School Shaping the Future
For over 330 years, Erskine Stewart Melville has combined a proud heritage with a commitment to innovation, ambition and community. As we continue to invest in our people and systems, we're looking for an experienced and detail-focused Senior Payroll and Rewards Analyst to join our Finance and HR Teams.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of payroll delivery within a modern and progressive educational environment. You'll lead the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with legislation, maintaining high standards of governance and providing expert advice to colleagues across the School.
Working closely with HR, Finance and external partners, you'll play a key role in delivering an excellent employee experience while contributing to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, systems and controls.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has substantial payroll experience and a strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
- Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Has exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Enjoys working with systems, data and process improvement.
- Can build positive relationships and confidently advise colleagues at all levels.
- Brings a proactive, solution-focused and collaborative approach to their work.
- Has confidence managing systems, data and reporting tools, with iTrent knowledge essential.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of one of Scotland's leading independent schools.
- Take ownership of a critical business function that supports the entire School community.
- Work within a supportive and collaborative People and Finance network.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives.
- Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Join a values-led organisation that combines heritage with innovation.
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for an opportunity to use your payroll expertise within a historic yet forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Download the Candidate Pack to learn more about the role, our School and what it's like to work at Erskine Stewart Melville.
ESM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESM have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the School are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK without current or future employer sponsorship. Any enquiries about this position should be directed to .
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The deadline for applications is Friday 30th October at 12 noon but may close sooner if we receive sufficient applications. Shortlisting and interviews will take place within the first two weeks of November.
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