Payroll and HR Data Officer

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll and Data Officer to support the processing of casual payroll and provide HR data support, ensuring accurate and timely management of staff information. The successful candidate will have valuable experience in statutory payroll processing within higher education or a similar complex organisation, with strong knowledge of tax, NI, GDPR and Right to Work requirements. They will be confident using computerised payroll systems, highly skilled in Excel and MS Office, and able to communicate complex information clearly. Accuracy, discretion, strong organisation, independent working and a customer-focused approach are essential.

Full Time (35 hours per week), fixed term - 24 months

Salary Range: £38,080 to £42,150 per annum inclusive of London Weighting, depending on experience.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors, and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies, and ensembles. A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experiment, and research, and are also one of the UK's leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals., We offer a great benefits package including a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pensions Scheme) and many opportunities to attend performances at the Guildhall School.