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Salary: Salary of £34,434- £36,363 per annum, with potential to progress to £39,152 subject to experience and qualifications. SO1-SO2 (career grade)
Closing date: Monday 25 August at 5pm
Temporary - Initially until 31st March 2026 with the potential to extend and / or become permanent
Position is based in an open plan office at Sadler Road and supervises a small team.
An opportunity has arisen within the Payroll and Pension team in the People & Organisational Development department, for a Senior Payroll Officer to join our team to help ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for our employees at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Duties of the role:
As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring compliance with legal, tax, and company regulations. You’ll be the go-to person for payroll expertise and play a key role in supporting payroll audits, process improvements, and mentoring junior team members. You will role model our Core Values and ensure the provision of a customer focused service to the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
* Oversee and process monthly payroll for over 800 employees across multiple departments/locations
* Ensure payroll is accurate, timely, and compliant with statutory and company requirements
* Manage PAYE, NI, pension contributions, benefits, bonuses, and other deductions
* Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries
* Liaise with HR, finance, and external providers (e.g. HMRC, pension providers)
* Maintain and update payroll systems and employee records
* Prepare payroll reports and support internal/external audits
* Identify opportunities for payroll process improvements
* Provide effective leadership and train, mentor and motivate payroll team members
Skills and qualifications:
* Educated to Level 3 in a payroll related subject, i.e. CIPP Payroll Technicians Certificate or significant experience in a payroll position
* Ability to solve complicated payroll queries and escalate when necessary.
* Methodical approach and strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
* Effective written and verbal communication skills to be able to explain complicated and sometimes sensitive payroll information to employees and managers
* Strong interpersonal skills with ability to instil confidence and gain credibility with others.
* Strong organisational skills and time management skills, able to plan and re-prioritise work to rigid or competing deadlines.
* Able to create positive working relationships, motivate others and manage conflict effectively.
* Proficient in the use of relevant IT packages particularly Microsoft Office/365
To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.
CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.
Further information, a full job description and application form please visit - https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/senior-payroll-officer/
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