Your newpany
You’ll be joining a large, well-established public sector organisation with a strong reputation for delivering essential services across Northern Ireland. The organisation is currently expanding its Shared Services function and investing in its payroll and employee benefits capabilities to support over 3,000 employees. You’ll be based in the Finance Division, working within a collaborative and experienced team environment.
Your new role
As the Payroll and Employee Benefits Manager, you will lead a small but growing team responsible for delivering aprehensive payroll service. This includes managing a single monthly payroll, overseeing travel claims, ensuringpliance with HMRC requirements, and supervising payments to staffing agencies. You’ll play a key role in enhancing systems and processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and excellent customer service.Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing day-to-day payroll operations and ensuring timely processing of all transactions.
2. Leading and training staff to ensure continuity and resilience within the team.
3. Overseeing payroll-related reconciliations and general ledger controls.
4. Ensuring accurate deductions and timely payments for statutory and non-statutory items.
5. Collaborating with HR to manage new starters and leavers, and addressing overpayments.
6. Supporting system development and upgrades for payroll and expenses.
7. Ensuringpliance with HMRC, NILGOSC, and other regulatory bodies.
8. Maintaining robust records and authorisation controls.
9. Managing travel claims and agency staff payments in line with policy and tax regulations.
10. Producing year-end reports and contributing to financial accounting processes.
11. Driving continuous improvement and developing KPIs for performance monitoring.
12. Representing the division on internal and external working groups.
13. Deputising for senior finance colleagues when required.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you must meet one of the following criteria:
14. Hold a recognised UK payroll qualification (CIPP accredited), a relevant degree, or equivalent, with at least 3 years’ experience managing a payroll function.
OR
15. Have at least 5 years’ experience managing a payroll function without the above qualifications.
You’ll also need to demonstrate:
16. Strong technical payroll knowledge, including PAYE, NI, SMP, SPP, SSP, and current legislation.
17. Sound bookkeeping and accounting skills.
18. Proficiency inputerised payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
19. Experience with PSA’s, P11D’s, salary sacrifice schemes, and HMRC expense regulations.
20. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a structured team.
What you'll get in return
21. £ per hour
22. Immediate start
23. Ongoing temporary role
24. Paid holidays
25. City Centre role
26. Access NI required
27. The chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile role within a respected organisation.