3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of payroll and HR administration services for West Sussex County Council employees, schools, and external partners.
• Lead a team of approximately 30 staff to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll and HR transactions.
• Oversee service delivery, develop team capability, and implement process improvements to enhance customer experience.
• Act as the professional specialist for payroll and HR administration, providing advice, guidance, and decision-making with full knowledge of services and regulations.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage and direct daily payroll and HR administration operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead, develop, and support a team to manage complex payroll, pensions, and HR enquiries.
• Design, develop, and implement compliant and effective payroll and HR systems and processes.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery to employees, managers, schools, and external partners.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on payroll, HR administration, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to team and service development, including setting targets, planning work, and fostering a positive working culture.
• Support training and on-site meetings as required (minimum one day per week in the office).
Skills/Experience:
• Extensive experience in payroll management and HR administration.
• Strong leadership and people management experience, ideally leading a team of 20+ staff.
• Sound knowledge of payroll processes, pensions, HR administration, and relevant legislation.
• Experience implementing and improving payroll/HR systems and processes.
• Strong analytical and performance monitoring skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with employees, managers, schools, and external partners.
• Ability to manage complex payroll and HR queries accurately and efficiently.
• Competence in workforce planning, team development, and performance management.
• High level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional on-site presence for meetings and training.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 22/2/2025.
• 37 hours per week, minimum of one day per week in office at Northleigh, Chichester.