Payroll Team Leader

Working with a diverse payroll team consisting of 12 members, managing the payroll operations for approximately 2,920 school staff, 3,200 corporate staff, and around 200 external school staff. maintaining close collaboration with our internal & external partners and software providers to ensure the smooth function of the Oracle payroll system.

To administer the delivery of a comprehensive and efficient payroll service, that ensures staff are paid accurately and on time and in accordance with legislation, regulations and Council policy.

To maintain the payroll service and develop systems and processes to monitor, evaluate and continually improve them.

To manage the activity, performance and development of the payroll staff and systems.

To provide specialist advice on all matters pertaining to payroll administration regulations and associated policies.

Liaison with employers (corporate and schools) to ensure an efficient client service in line with the payroll SLA or contract.

In depth knowledge and application of PAYE, tax, national insurance and pensions regulations in relation to payroll service delivery.

Knowledge of Payroll ICT system functionality ideally gained within a public sector environment.

Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and statutory guidance that impact payroll administration.

Understanding and working knowledge of pay and conditions of service for Local Government and Schools employees.

A proven track record of providing clear advice and guidance on payroll issues.

Ability to lead and motivate staff, develop their skills and ensure consistently high quality support to internal and external customers.

Evidence of success in determining and evaluating service quality to enable maximum efficiency and best practice in a comparable function, division or operation.

Experience of establishing strong effective working relationships, communicating effectively (verbal, written, presentations) and interacting with clients, internal departments and external bodies to deliver an effective payroll administration service.

Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines.

Appropriate professional qualifications or significant experience of working in a payroll department in a customer focused organisation.

Evidence of continual professional development.

• Payroll Team Leader: 3 years (required)
• Payroll Officer: 4 years (required)

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