Payroll Systems Officer
Local Authority Tyneside
Newcastle Based
Flexible start and finish times 37 Hours per week (Some night and weekend work available)
Office Based Role
6 Month Contract
25ph Umbrella
(Payrate is flexible for the right candidate)
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly experienced Payroll Systems Officer to support our project team on the implementation of our new People System. This role will be office based, 37 hours per week Monday - Friday with flexibility around start and finish times. Due to the tight timescales of the project there may be a need for some evening and weekend work. The project is currently in a parallel runs phase, so the successful candidate will need strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify anomalies and themes within the data from both the new system and the legacy system. An inquisitive mindset and the ability to work under pressure are essential to the role. Please note the job description attached is to give a flavour of the duties but the post holder will be solely focusing on work around implementation of the new system.
Main responsibilities
Leadership and Supervision: Lead and manage the payroll team, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high performance and professional development.
Payroll Processing: Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including salary calculations, deductions, third party reconciliations.
Pensions Management: Oversee pension-related processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all pension transactions and reporting.
System Implementation: Support the implementation of new people systems or manage I-Trent, ensuring seamless integration and data accuracy.
Compliance: Ensure payroll practices comply with all relevant laws and regulations (including pay gaps) and handle any discrepancies or issues that arise.
Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve payroll processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Issue Resolution: Address and resolve any payroll-related queries or issues that are escalated by team members.
Reporting: Prepare and analyse payroll reports, providing insights on employee pay, bonuses, and other payroll metrics.
Data Management: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of payroll data, collaborating with People, Data and Project teams to streamline data workflows and provide data assurance.
Service Care Solutions also offers a 250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive 250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on (phone number removed)
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Service Care Legal
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England
£25 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Local Authority in Tyneside is seeking a Payroll Systems Officer for a 6-month contract, offering a pay rate of £25 per hour through Umbrella, with flexibility for the right candidate.
- The role requires a highly experienced individual with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, as the candidate will support the implementation of a new People System.
- Candidates should expect to work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times, and the possibility of evening and weekend work due to project deadlines.
- The position involves leadership and supervision of the payroll team, overseeing payroll processing, pensions management, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in payroll systems, and the opportunity includes a referral bonus of £250 for successful placements.
