Payroll Officer at Barnsley College, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Payroll Officer
Human Resources
Salary: £26,667 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time - 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2524 | Closing Date: Sunday, 18th October 2026

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our Human Resources team and help deliver an accurate, efficient and reliable payroll service for Barnsley College. You will play an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, while making sure statutory, pension and contractual requirements are met.

Working as part of the Payroll and wider HR team, you will support the processing and checking of payrolls, undertake reconciliations and statutory payments, and help maintain effective administrative and financial systems. You will also prepare financial and statistical information and provide payroll guidance to colleagues on areas including sickness, maternity, tax, National Insurance, redundancy and other pay-related queries.

You will also support the administration of pension schemes, including liaising with pension providers and providing employees with relevant information and guidance. This is a varied opportunity where your accuracy and payroll knowledge will help ensure an effective service for colleagues across the College.

About You

You will be an organised and proactive individual with previous payroll experience and a strong eye for detail. Comfortable working with payroll information, reconciliations and statutory payments, you will understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and meeting strict deadlines.

You will have strong communication skills and the confidence to provide clear and helpful information to colleagues and other customers. You will also be comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Excel, and able to organise and prioritise your workload effectively.

Above all, you will bring a professional and collaborative approach to the role, using your initiative while working effectively as part of the wider HR team.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

Level 3 qualification in payroll, finance, business administration or a related discipline

1 years’ experience of relevant work experience

Experience of all aspects of payroll administration

Experience of reconciliations and statutory payments

Reasons to join us

We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days

Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 15.7% employer contribution! 

We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days

Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 

Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)

24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP

Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork

Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield

Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities

Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App

Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work

Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines

Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our on site salon

On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members

Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals

A range of flexible working opportunities

Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability

Short- and Long-Term development commitments

Access to experiencing work in a range of areas

Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation

Reward and Recognition

Having your voice heard at every level

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 18th October 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low‑carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy