HR and Payroll Manager in England

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a HR and Payroll Manager to deliver accurate, compliant payroll services and a high-quality HR function across the School. The role will ensure compliance with UK employment law and safeguarding requirements while supporting managers and staff through effective HR operations. The start date for this position is 1st August 2026.

Job Specification/Key Areas of Responsibility

• Payroll Management
  • Deliver accurate end-to-end monthly payroll.
  • Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, contractual changes, deductions and statutory payments.
  • Administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) in line with legislation.
  • Complete HMRC RTI submissions (FPS, EPS) and year-end processes (P60, P45, P11D).
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, National Insurance, National Minimum Wage and holiday pay requirements.
  • Reconcile payroll data with Finance and produce payroll summaries.
  • Respond to staff queries relating to pay, deductions, leave and timesheets.
• Pensions and Benefits
  • Administer the Teachers Pension Scheme and The People’s Pension, including monthly submissions and auto-enrolment duties.
  • Liaise with auditors on the annual end-of-year audit.
  • Administer staff benefit schemes including Medicash and BUPA.
  • Ensure benefits in kind are correctly reported, working with Finance on P11Ds.
  • Review and advise on potential enhancements to pay and benefit schemes.
• HR Administration and Employee Relations
  • Maintain the Single Central Register, ensuring safeguarding compliance and inspection readiness.
  • Ensure HR policies and the Staff Handbook are current and legally compliant.
  • Maintain accurate staff records, including contracts, FTE data and personnel files.
  • Advise on contractual and salary changes, ensuring all amendments are documented.
  • Monitor National Minimum Wage changes and assess impact on staff.
  • Support managers with performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
  • Manage recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation and exit processes.
  • Coordinate right-to-work checks, mandatory training and compliance documentation.
• Leadership, Wellbeing and Reporting
  • Line manage and support the HR Administrator.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Wellbeing on staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Prepare HR and payroll KPI reports for senior leadership.
  • Support annual pay reviews and assist with payroll budgeting and cost forecasting.
  • Ensure compliance with UK GDPR for employee data.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll and employment legislation.

Person Specification

• Essential
  • Minimum 3 years experience managing end-to-end payroll independently.
  • Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and payroll legislation.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Professional, confidential and effective communicator.
  • Line management experience.
• Desirable
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification.
  • Experience within an educational or multi-site organisation.
  • Experience working with the Teachers Pension Scheme.

The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The deadline for applications is Monday 11 May 2026 at 12 noon, however we reserve the right to appoint sooner and encourage early applications.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Yehudi Menuhin School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.