This role is responsible for overseeing all People systems, payroll, and Payroll administration activity, ensuring services are accurate, compliant, user-focused, and provide value for money. You will play a key role in enabling the organisation to be both people-powered and values-led, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Leadership & Collaboration
* Work collaboratively across the People Team to deliver an ambitious programme of work.
* Lead and manage the People Systems and Payroll team, providing coaching, direction, and development.
* Act as a role model and ambassador, delivering high-quality service to stakeholders.
Payroll & Compliance
* Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
* Submit EPS, FPS, HMRC returns, and complete all year-end payroll activities.
* Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
* Oversee payroll data accuracy, including starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
* Lead on payroll reporting, including gross-to-net, variance analysis, and executive sign-off.
Systems & Process Management
* Manage and optimise People systems (including IRIS Cascade and other platforms).
* Drive continuous improvement to maximise self-service and operational efficiency.
* Identify opportunities to streamline data flows across systems.
* Configure systems and workflows in line with policy, legislation, and best practice.
Reporting & Insights
* Lead on the development of People and payroll KPIs, dashboards, and management information.
* Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and workforce planning.
* Deliver reporting across key People areas such as recruitment, EDI, and learning.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
* Work closely with Finance to ensure audit compliance and accurate accounting.
* Manage relationships with payroll, benefits, and system providers.
* Oversee pension scheme administration.
* Support Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) in partnership with the Data team.
* Ensure adherence to safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety policies.
Projects & Improvement
* Lead the annual pay review and support pay benchmarking activity.
* Contribute systems expertise to People-related projects and initiatives.
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 21st June - Midnight.
1st interviews will take place on: week commencing 6th July - via Teams .
2nd interviews will take place on: week commencing 13th July - via Teams.
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