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Our client, a distinguished leader in the education sector, is renowned for its dedication to excellence and innovation. With ambitious plans for significant operational expansion and rapid growth, they are seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee and optimise their payroll operations.
In this role, you will be on a 6-month fixed term contract to assist with the management of the payroll function and specifically to facilitate a smooth transition to a new software system. You will manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate salary processing for a growing workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborating closely with the People and Payroll Systems Project Manager to ensure smooth integration with a new Payroll and HR system, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Supporting the testing and specification process for the payroll side of the new system.
- Taking ownership of data accuracy in the current payroll system, resolving issues, and implementing measures to prevent future discrepancies.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with pension schemes such as Teachersā Pension Scheme (TPS), Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), and Peoplesā Pension Fund.
- Conducting data cleansing for all pension schemes in preparation for the transition to the new system.
- Reconciling monthly MCR submissions and preparing for the transition to i-Connect for LGPS submissions.
- Accurately monitoring and reconciling staff movements between pension schemes each month.
- Preparing and ensuring accurate annual returns and pension reconciliations, including End of Year Certificates.
- Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, including Real-Time Information (RTI) submissions and annual year-end returns.
- Collaborating with Finance to ensure the timely completion of monthly reconciliations for reporting and budgetary control.
- Managing and providing direction to a team of payroll officers, ensuring their work is conducted efficiently and conducting regular meetings.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Relevant Payroll qualifications.
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (Level 2).
- Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or Supervisor.
- Strong technical expertise in pension schemes, particularly TPS, LGPS, and other similar schemes.
- Experience within the education or public sector (desirable).
- Excellent IT skills with experience in payroll systems such as Agresso (Unit 4) or similar software.
- A strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance, including Real-Time Information (RTI) and year-end returns.
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Experience in managing or supervising payroll teams is advantageous.
