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Actual salary Band 3 Point 17-21 £15,379.00 - £16,918.00 dependent on experience and service.

Working term time plus two weeks, Monday to Friday 08:30 a.m. - 16:30 p.m.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR/Payroll Assistant (generalist) to join our HR Team.

The HR/Payroll Assistant will be working within a busy and efficient HR department based at Westwood Academy in Hadleigh. The HR/Payroll role is varied, assisting with coordinating a number of specific HR processes on a day-to-day basis, to ensure the smooth running of the HR function. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, confident and an enthusiastic person who enjoys using their own initiative. This position also requires exceptional administrative and communication skills. HR/Payroll experience and knowledge is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience working in a generalist HR position for 1+ years.
• Have the ability to compile and update employee records, manually and computerised.
• Ability to work effectively in key professional areas, such as recruitment and talent planning, service delivery and information, employee relations / engagement.
• The understanding of preparation and completion of the Work Force Census.
• Be able to work well under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills with GCSE Literacy and Numeracy grades A-C.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills.

What we can offer you:

• A growing Multi Academy Trust of Primary Schools with friendly and supportive staff who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.
• Recent innovations have been the development of the 'Leadership Academy' which delivers high quality professional development and support to all staff.
• A dynamic and collaborative team of Leaders and a central team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
• Working in a friendly, happy and supporting environment.

If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact HR on 01702 559467 ext. 214 or email hr@seacademytrust.co.uk to arrange a visit.

South Essex Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please visit our website; www.seacademytrust.co.uk.

Information about the School

There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.

We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.

Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.

Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.

If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!