Job summary
Lead Pay and Reward Adviser (12 month FTC)
Full time/Part Time
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Salary: �������� �31,689 - �35,897�pa, with potential for further progression to��40,418�pa with our pay progression scheme.
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Location: ����� Wilmslow
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Contracted to our Wilmslow office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.�
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Why work for the ICO?
1. Pay progression scheme.
2. Hybrid and flexible working options.�
3. 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
4. Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year).
5. Pension (employer contribution around
6. Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
7. Health Cash Plan.
8. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
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Further details can be found on the benefits section of our��.
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About us
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The Information Commissioner�s Office (ICO) is the UK�s independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.�
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As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.�
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Job Summary
Reporting into the Pay and Reward Manager you will be required to provide a professional, proactive and effective service to all staff within the ICO, ensuring that payroll, pensions and benefits are accurately processed. You will also provide appropriate advice and support to staff and managers in the implementation and execution of relevant pay and pensions policies and procedures.
Job description
Job Description
As part of a small team working closely with People Services colleagues, the postholder will support the delivery of a high quality service.
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The Lead Pay and Reward Adviser will be responsible for the daily implementation of all relevant policies and procedures.� This will include execution of payroll processes within our ERP system, validation of HR data and the checking and auditing of information exchanged with pension and benefits providers.
Key Responsibilities
9. Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed and implemented to meet pay and pension schedule requirements within structured time frames.
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10. In conjunction with the People Services operational team, ensure that managers and staff receive appropriate advice and support on the resolution of pay and pensions queries, providing the first point of contact for queries from team members and wider department.
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11. Respond to enquiries from employees and external stakeholders, such as pensions administrators, regarding pay and benefits issues. This may include the research and checking of historical pay data.
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12. Support the Pay and Reward Manager to ensure the ICO has effective relationships with external suppliers and organisations involved in the pay, pensions and benefit process Civil Service Pension Scheme, and suppliers of staff benefits.
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13. Work with operational People Services colleagues to ensure that HR data is effectively managed and used by team members and its use is maximised to improve efficiency in relation to the payroll and pension process.
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14. Produce detailed management information reports for internal and external stakeholders including requests received from our Trade Unions.
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15. Maintain accurate and up to date electronic and manual records which are compliant with legislation and the ICO�s retention and records management policies.
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16. Take responsibility for pay, pensions and reward processes ensuring the department is compliant with ICO internal policies and procedures; legal requirements; Treasury Guidance; and HMRC rules.
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17. Support process review and continuous improvement initiatives working collaboratively with the wider People Services Team to improve efficiency and service delivery.
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Person specification
Essential criteria assessed at application stage
18. Experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.�
19. Significant experience of service provision within a payroll function
20. Experience of providing advice and support on pay and pension policies and procedures.
21. Experience in managing and analysing sensitive HR or Payroll data
22. Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and/or payroll practice
23. Effective written communication skills
24. Excellent numerical skills
25. Ability to work under pressure and flexibly in order to meet a varied, wide ranging and demanding workload which is often time-critical
26. Excellent team player skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
27. Understanding of the need for strict confidentiality and the need to follow internal policies and procedures
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Essential criteria assessed at interview stage
28. Excellent verbal communication skills
29. Excellent organisational and planning skills
30. Significant experience of service provision within a payroll function
31. Experience of providing advice and support on pay and pension policies and procedures.
32. Experience in managing and analysing sensitive HR or Payroll data
33. Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and/or payroll practice
34. Ability to work under pressure and flexibly in order to meet a varied, wide ranging and demanding workload which is often time-critical
35. Understanding of the need for strict confidentiality and the need to follow internal policies and procedures
36. Excellent team player skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
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Benefits
Alongside your salary of �31,689, Information Commissioner's Office contributes �8,556 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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