We are currently working with a prestigious education group to recruit a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their collaborative and supportive finance and HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a values-led organisation with a strong sense of community and a commitment to best practice. You''ll play a vital role in delivering accurate and timely payrolls for a diverse employee base of over 4,000 staff. This includes salaried and term-time only employees, across multiple sites with varying pay cycles. You will work alongside a small, dedicated payroll team and support the Payroll Manager with day-to-day operations, improvements, and reporting duties. Key Responsibilities:End-to-end processing of monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.Managing complex variable data inputs such as overtime, maternity, sickness absence, term-time calculations, and allowances.Processing starters, leavers, and changes, including backdated pay adjustments and TUPE-related calculations.Handling multiple pension schemes including Teachers'' Pensions, LGPS, and defined contribution schemes-ensuring correct auto-enrolment and opt-out processes are followed.Liaising with third-party providers for pension submissions, ensuring contributions are accurate and submitted on time.Preparing P45s, P60s, P11Ds, and year-end reports in line with HMRC regulations.Supporting with internal and external audits and resolving any