Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join and manage the team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing payroll processes, ensuring accurate and on time for all employees. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in various accounting software, and a solid understanding of human resources functions. The Payroll Specialist will collaborate closely with HR and finance departments to maintain payroll integrity and compliance.
Responsibilities
* Staff Supervision for Payroll Team to include effective appraisal and CPD
* Understand and ensure that all payroll processes are followed, timely production of all payrolls ready for authorisation by Finance Director and to include liaising effectively with the HR department
* Maintenance of the Payroll/HR database ensuring all data is accurate, to include working with the software company to ensure improvement is made in processes in all areas
* Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures, to include the updating of procedures, where appropriate
* Understand and effectively put in place processes that follow the Burgundy and Green Book
* Work with the Finance / HR Directors to ensure Annual Pay reviews are reflected on the Payroll/HR database and are in line with the Trust approval process
* Complete monthly staff recharges for Childcare Charity
* Ensure that all processes are followed for Pension administration and Auto Enrolment.
* Developing ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
* Be prepared to challenge the information with Managers in an effective manner.
* Pension and PAYE submissions are completed on time and accurate, to include year-end reconciliations
* Produce and adhere to payroll deadlines
* Adherence to all company policies and procedures
* Compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018
* Any other duties as assigned
Person Specification
Experience and qualifications
Essential
* At least 3 years' experience in a busy payroll team
* Management of staff
Desirable
* Educated to CIPP Payroll Specialist Certificate.
* Educated to CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management
* Experience in local authority pay and contracts (Green Book)
* Experience in National Teachers pay and contracts (Burgundy Book/STPCD)
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
* Operational payroll experience covering data entry, payroll queries and resolution, year-end, pensions administration and auto enrolment.
Desirable
* Experience of operating local government pension schemes
* Experience of term time working contracts
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Proven ability to create and maintain excellent working, relationships with staff and managers,
* Sound written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to lead and influence others
Special Attributes
Essential
* Problem solving Skills.
* Creative and solution/results orientated.
* Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
* Able to demonstrate forward thinking, an innovative approach with excellent customer service skills.
* Proven ability to analyse workforce information/data and make plans accordingly.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,208.00-£27,964.00 per year
Expected hours: 30.00 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Childcare
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton BL6 4SG