Assistant Payroll Manager

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for an Assistant Payroll Manager for our client a local government organisation in Gloucester.

The successful candidate will focus on supporting the delivery of high quality, efficient and cost-effective payroll and pensions administration services that meet statutory and legislative requirements whilst working closely with peers to ensure that all BSC payroll services are constantly improved; are responsive to customer needs; provide value for money and support business objectives.

They will be the payroll process owner having an oversight of payroll practices, procedures and systems within the BSC and to ensure that payroll services are accurate, effective, and efficient and are maintained to current legislative and operational requirements. They will deputise for the Payroll and Pensions Service Manager as required.

This role is initially a 3 month contract with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Assist the teams to process the various payrolls with the ability to cover the BAU processing when needed such as to cover absence, and act as a point of escalation for any issues with the Team Managers..
• Ensure that all deadlines are met for employees to be paid accurately and on time in accordance with statutory legislation and their contracts of employment as well as complying with Internal audit compliance standards.
• Liaise with Finance to complete monthly payroll reconciliations and act as main contact for queries.
• Actively keep up to date with relevant regulations/legislation and determine the impact of any changes, updating the wider team, internal policies and processes where needed.
• Actively seek, identify and implement continuous improvement across payroll.
• Assist with internal and external audits in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with the preparation of data for Board reports and KPIs, ensuring that data is easily understood and useful.
• Ensure that all process documentation is kept up to date both for internal use and employee guides.
• Coach and develop other members of the payroll team helping them to thrive in their roles.
• Ensure intranet is kept up to date regarding payroll information, deadlines and FAQs.
• Support and cover for the Payroll & Pensions Manager when required.

Personal Requirements:

• Highly skilled payroll professional to support payroll through the new system go live.
• Extensive payroll knowledge and experience with dealing with new system implementation.
• Experience of using ERP systems to deliver payroll service (such as SAP).
• Involvement in the implementation of an ERP solution.
• Knowledge of how payroll procedures link in with the financial and HR processes and procedures of local authorities.
• A payroll qualification e.g. CIPP or equivalent experience at this level.

Working Hours: 37hrs / 8:30am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay: £26.87 per hr

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Key Words: Payroll, HR, Human Resources, ERP, SAP, Public Sector, Local Government