We are working with a Local Authority in London (SE6) who are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager on a permanent basis.
The role is full time, to start in the new year and paying 63,816.00 per annum.
The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
Main Purpose of the job:
Be the Councils expert on payroll, primary point of contact for complex payroll inquiries, demonstrating a specialist knowledge in a complex area. Provide advice to senior management, service users, partners and external agencies ensuring the Council does not incur financial penalties for mal:administration, late notification and payment.
Be responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of the Councils payroll function, ensuring the accurate timely and compliant processing of over 6,500 salaries and 8,000 pension payments monthly.
Be accountable for the integrity and efficiency of the payroll processes, with the aim to minimise the number of potential errors and, where necessary, ensuring that corrective action is implemented immediately to mitigate loss and risk to the Council.
Lead and motivate the team to ensure that a professional, high quality and responsive payroll service is in place, which demonstrates accountability, performance, continuous improvement and value for money.
Take a strategic role in the provision of services and build effective relationships with schools, partner organisations, directorates and agencies in the delivery of integrated services.
Essential experience, skills and knowledge required
In depth knowledge of relevant HMRC and payroll legislation, guidance and service conditions. In:depth working knowledge of all aspects of payroll and statutory reporting (e.g. PAYE, tax, national insurance and pensions regulations in relation to payroll service delivery) Detailed working knowledge of data protection, GDPR, Freedom of Information and financial regulations. Proficient understanding of the variety of Local Government Terms and Conditions of Service in place, such as NJC, Teachers, Soulbury, Local agreements etc. Excellent understanding of financial management and reconciliation processes. Detailed knowledge of payroll IT and related calculations. Knowledge of managing and monitoring a Service Level Agreement.
Please only apply for this role if you are an experienced Payroll Manager and have all the skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above.
Thank you
Charlotte
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