HR and Payroll Officer

HR & Payroll Officer | Kensington, London

LHH is recruiting for a hands-on HR & Payroll Officer to join a well-regarded educational establishment in London. This is a predominantly HR role with responsibility for supporting the full employee lifecycle for approximately 200 staff, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, pensions, compliance, and HR administration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing recruitment, onboarding, and pre-employment checks
• Payroll administration in partnership with an outsourced provider
• Pensions administration and liaising with pension providers
• Updating and maintaining HR systems and employee records
• Advising senior leaders on HR matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability
• Administering safeguarding training and compliance requirements
• Supporting probation, appraisals, and exit interviews
• Ensuring HR data is accurate, up to date, and GDPR compliant

Requirements:

• Previous HR and payroll experience, ideally in an education setting (Cintra/Breathe systems advantageous)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion
• Professional, tactful, and confident working with colleagues at all levels

This is a busy, varied role offering the opportunity to make a real impact on HR and payroll processes in a supportive educational environment.

Apply now!

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.