Payroll Manager
£38,475 increasing to £40,500 after probation
37.5 hours per week
Leicester based LE3 1UT with hybrid working
Benefits include:
* Up to 42 days annual leave
* Day off for your birthday/wellbeing
* Life insurance
* Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover every day healthcare needs
* Recruitment Refer a Friend Bonus
* Cycle to work scheme / close to park and ride at Leicester Forest East
* Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA Accommodation
About us
The RAF (Royal Air Forces) Association has a clear objective: to help sustain a resilient and empowered RAF community. Through our sector-leading welfare and wellbeing services, we offer a wide range of support to serving personnel, veterans and their families. With thousands of members and supporters across the UK and further afield, plus hundreds of dedicated employees and volunteers, we have the network and experience needed for a personal one-to-one approach. We work together to make sure no one is ever left behind.
About the role
The Payroll Manager will be responsible for executing the entire payroll life cycle for the RAF Association and its subsidiaries, with line management responsibility for the HR & Payroll Assistant. With circa 650 employees and 4 payrolls across the Group, the role is fast paced and varied. The key responsibilities are as follows;
* Processing multiple payrolls and pension submissions for a large and varied employee population.
* Supporting and reporting on the administration of pension contributions and auto-enrolment
* Accurate calculation of all absences including the necessary statutory pay calculations and deductions.
* Ensuring P11D and all Tax Year-End procedures are run accurately and on time, including P60s.
* Ensuring the upload of BACS files in a timely manner.
* Reviewing the posting of monthly payroll journals and payment of PAYE and AOE.
* Troubleshoot payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement solutions
* Submitting accurate HMRC returns and staying current with all legislative updates
* Payroll reporting and analysis including National Living Wage and Gender Pay Gap
* Administration of employee benefits i.e. pensions, life assurance and cycle to work scheme
* Supporting the development and mentorship of the HR & Payroll Assistant.
It is highly recommended that you read the full role profile and person specification which is available to download on our website
About you
You will hold a professional relevant qualification in the subject area, preferably a Member of Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) and have experience of working within a similar sized organisation and payroll complexity. We need you to have in-depth hands-on experience of payroll software and its integration with a HR Information System. Being responsible for a large portfolio of payroll, you will bring with you current knowledge of PAYE, NIC, HMRC returns and pensions, and adhere to UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Previous experience of leading and developing colleagues is highly desirable, along with the ability to embrace change as we move towards new software solutions and processes.
Based within the wider Secretariat Team, we offer hybrid working with a requirement to attend our office in Leicester 3 days per week.
Want to join us?
You may find it helpful to have a look at our website and social media to find out more about who we are and what we do. To make your application really stand out, please take some time to include a cover letter to tell us how your skills and experience align with our role profile and person specification. Relevant supporting cover letters lead to a better chance of shortlisting for interview.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to enter into sponsorship agreements.
To apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to
Closing Date * *8am Tuesday 16 September
1st stage interviews **w/c 15 September (online via Teams)
Final stage interviews **w/c 22 September (in person at Atlas House, Leicester) **
The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments in support of your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,475.00-£40,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Leicester LE3 1UT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Payroll: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester LE3 1UT