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Senior & General Group Payroll Officer
January 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Senior & General Group Payroll Officer
Protocol are working alongside a large and established college group covering the Thames Valley vicinity who have recently received an Ofsted graded "good with exceptional areas".
This establishment offer a vast choice of courses to a wide age range of students both in the UK and internationally. Boasting fantastic facilities and a wide array of courses, this educational high-flier is at the top of its game.
They pride themselves on their learning philosophy, not only investing in new models of applied learning, practical teaching and developing good learning habits for all students across the entire college curriculum.
Offering courses at Entry Level, Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced and Higher there are courses available for all abilities and backgrounds.
We are seeking experienced Payroll professionals at standard and senior level to assist in the efficient running of the organisation's monthly payrolls circa 3,000 employees with varying sets of terms and conditions
If you're seeking an opportunity in an institution at the top of its game and are seeking a new opportunity to flourish as part of a warm and friendly payroll team, we want to hear from you.
Role responsibilities
(General Group Payroll Officer)
* Administer and run all payrolls across the Group in accordance with operating procedures and deadlines.
* Process starters and leavers, ensuring that details are accurately entered into the payroll system.
* Process pay/expense claims and statutory/ voluntary deductions in accordance with the authorisation procedures.
* Complete detailed checks to ensure the accuracy of the payroll.
* Answer queries and resolve problems and issues promptly, delivering excellent customer service standards.
* Support with pension administration and reporting
* To lead on all aspects of Payroll and pensions
* To be responsible for ensuring that all input is completed accurately and to deadlines
* To deputise for the Pay and Reward Manager
(Senior Group Payroll Officer)
* To lead on payroll projects to improve processes
* Training customers and developing guidance for payroll processes
* Complete detailed checks to ensure the accuracy of the payroll.
* To oversee pension reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
* To provide support with internal and external audits
* Respond to queries and resolve problems promptly delivering excellent customer service standards
* Oversee all payrolls across the Group in accordance with operating procedures and deadlines
* Responsible for all statutory returns and reporting
* Ensure and maintain strict confidentiality over employee data and information, ensuring full compliance with Data Protection Act provision
Group responsibilities
*To always work and act in accordance with the Group's Vision, Values and Strategic Plan.
* To demonstrate & promote ethical behaviour appropriate to that which would be expected by our customers and colleagues.
* To work in a flexible manner and be willing to undertake other duties as reasonably requested.
* To respect and promote equality & diversity, health and safety, and demonstrate professional behaviour and appearance at all times
The person & qualifications
General Group Payroll Officer
Experience of payroll administration
Minimum 5 GCSEs including English and Maths grade C or above
Experience working within a busy administrative office
Experience working in a service environment and a firm understanding of the principles of delivering excellent service standards
Knowledge of payroll gross to net calculations and HMRC procedures for
PAYE
Fully competent in use of Office, including Word Excel
Experience using HR MIS systems
Knowledge of iTrent HRIS system (Desirable)
Experience of public sector pension administration (Desirable)
Payroll qualification or willingness to work towards (Desirable)
Senior Group Payroll Officer
Experience working in a service environment and a firm understanding of the principles of delivering excellent service standards
Payroll qualification or willingness to work towards
Experience of working on projects to improve processes
Knowledge of defined benefit pension scheme
Knowledge of payroll gross to net calculations and HMRC procedures for PAYE
Fully competent in use of Office, including Word Excel
Experience using HR MIS systems
Knowledge of iTrent HRIS system (Desirable)
About Protocol
Protocol are the specialist full-service recruiter dedicated to education, training and skills. People are at the heart of everything we do. We place people first.
We're more than a recruitment agency - we pride ourselves on our ongoing support and aftercare delivered by our expert team, and all our candidates benefit from free access to our exclusive online CPD portal, Learning Zone.
Whatever your career goals, we've got the right role for you. With a wide range of temporary and permanent positions available, from lecturing and training jobs to assessment and support staff roles, all with very competitive pay rates and benefits - your future is in good hands.
The legal bit
Protocol promotes equal rights and is an employment business under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Work is undertaken on a self-employed basis under contract with Protocol. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for all Protocol assignments. All positions advertised by Protocol comply with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.
As a result of the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we might not be able to respond to every candidate with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.