£33,480 – £38,200 per annum, depending on skills and experience.:
GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE BAR:
We are seeking a Human Resources and Payroll Advisor.
Hybrid remote – High Holborn, London (5-8 days a month)
£48,000 to £52,000 (dependant on experience):
ACTION AID:
ActionAid UK is looking for a People and Culture Manager to business partner with senior and middle managers.
EC1R 0BJ, London (Greater)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday UK Payroll Consultant to join our team. As a Workday UK Payroll Consultant, you will be responsible for leading and supporting full lifecycle Workday UK Payroll implementations for our clients. Your primary focus will be on designing, configuring, testing, and deploying Workday UK Payroll solutions that meet our clients’ business requirements and objectives. Responsibilities: Lead and participate in all phases of the Workday UK Payroll implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into effective Workday UK Payroll solutions. Configure Workday UK Payroll to meet client requirements, including payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, taxes, and other related functionalities.
Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 13th March 2024
Interviews: W/C 18th March, 2024
Start date: ASAP
Thomas’s London Day Schools (TLDS) is a group of independent schools in South West London comprising of one kindergarten and five schools. We are also about to embark on an exciting period of expansion following the acquisition of an exceptional site in Richmond to provide outstanding new premises for our co-educational senior school. The new school, Thomas’s College, will open in September 2025 and will offer a world-class secondary education to students aged 11-18.
TLDS employs over 700 staff who work in the individual schools and in a central office in London. The Payroll department is currently based in Ringwood, Hampshire but following the relocation of the HR team to London earlier this year, we are restructuring and relocating the payroll provision to work within the HR team at our offices in London. We are now recruiting for the new role of Head of Payroll, Pensions and Benefits.
The successful candidate will provide the day-to-day running of the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits team within the HR Department, delivering a first-rate Payroll service and supporting the implementation of a new flexible benefits package for staff and leading on a variety of payroll, pension and benefits matters.
With the support of a Payroll, Pensions and Benefits Administrator, the successful candidate will provide a complete payroll service, with responsibility for all payroll operations including processing pay, pensions and benefit elements for starters, leavers and other changes, pension administration including the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Defined Contribution Scheme, management of private health and other employment benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.
Reporting to: The Head of Payroll, Pensions and Benefits will report to the HR Director and work closely with the Chief People Officer on the new flexible benefits packages.
Contract: This role is a full-time, year-round role
Salary: £65,000- £70,000 p/a
Holiday: 30 days + Bank Holidays
Flexible Working: Some flexibility can be offered to work from home. This would likely be a minimum of 3 days a week based in the office with the option of up to 2 days a week working flexibly from home. The needs of the schools will dictate the days spent in the office and at home.
Location: London Group office (Plantation Wharf, Battersea) with occasional travel to our Schools (London) for meetings as required.
Main Responsibilities:
- Transform the operation of Payroll, Pension and Benefits at the Group, ensuring an efficient, effective and customer focused service for our schools and staff.
- Support the implementation of a new Payroll system (iTrent – which is linked to the newly implemented HRIS).
- Line management of the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits Officer.
- Responsibility for end to end payroll, pensions and benefits processing and input, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time each month.
- Work closely with the wider HR department to ensure all starters, leavers, and other changes are processed timely and accurately within the payroll, pensions and benefits systems.
- Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy of payroll data to maintain certainty within budgets and forecasts.
- Manage the pension life cycle for employees and administer the pensions schemes for the Group, including management of auto- enrolment and managing pension regulation returns.
- Liaise with third party pensions administrators regarding any pension issues.
- Maintain records for all pensions funds including Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Manage audit process for Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Responsibility for verification of staff data for auto-enrolment into pension scheme.
- Manage the defined contribution pension schemes and defined benefit scheme contributions and administration.
- Support the introduction of salary sacrifice schemes.
- Administer private medical healthcare scheme including liaison with third party providers.
- Respond to employees’ queries on payroll, pensions and benefits.
- Maintain relationships with HMRC and ensure all PAYE and National Insurance are reported and paid on time.
- Produce, check and issue all payroll documentation including payslips, P60s, P45s and P11Ds.
- Preparation and submission of quarterly payroll returns to Office of National Statistics.
- Completion and submission to HMRC of annual PAYE Settlement Agreement return.
- Preparation of month end files for finance to include accurate costs centres for the staff reflecting roles and locations.
- Support the annual salary budgeting process through provision of data to Finance and the Budget holders.
- Working with the HR Projects Manager, support the Group’s annual gender pay gap reporting process through providing reports and data, and other statutory reporting.
- Changes to the London Living Wage to be communicated to staff and updated for payroll purposes.
- Reconciliations of monthly actual figures to annual salary review figures and explanation of variances.
- Recording of headcount and FTE staff members monthly.
- Working closely and communicating to the Finance department, helping and supporting the salary information required to process the billing to parents termly.
- Ad hoc projects as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications/professional development
- Formal education to at least A Level (or equivalent).
- Member of The Chartered Institute of Payroll Desirable.
Knowledge/experience
- Proven experience as an effective Payroll Manager.
- Experience of working within an education Desirable.
- Experience of line Desirable.
- Basic understanding of employment law relating to pay, and pensions scheme rules, including knowing where guidance is available to employees.
- Knowledge of Payroll & Pensions functions (processing monthly payrolls, external pension providers, dealing with HMRC processes, etc.).
- Knowledge of in-house Payroll Systems and experience in implementing new ones. Desirable.
- Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection laws.
- An awareness of safeguarding.
- An understanding of and commitment to the Group’s Equal Opportunities policies and a willingness to promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of the work.
Skills and abilities
- Hard-working and dedicated.
- Ability to effectively manage the payroll and pensions department.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Excellent I.T. skills, including MS Excel (intermediate), MS Word, Payroll and Pension modules.
- Calm under pressure.
- Ability to manage a diverse workload within a tight deadline.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with key stakeholders throughout the Group.
Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies
and procedures. All posts are subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Recruitment Policy which can be found here www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/ under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.
Applications invited from experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic payroll, pensions and benefits professionals.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a flourishing, innovative and friendly environment.
For further details go to the Thomas’s London Day Schools website: www.thomas-s.co.uk/join-our-team
or email: [email protected]
To apply for this post please complete the school’s application form Click Here and forward it together with your CV to [email protected]
Competitive salary and conditions are offered.
Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.
Applications will be considered upon receipt so an early application is encouraged.
£28,220 – £30,348:
Kensington Aldridge Academy:
Are you looking for a fantastic HR position in a dynamic organisation? If so, we have the perfect job for you!
Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater)
£50,000 – £65,000 FTE gross per annum dependent upon experience:
BITE BACK 2030:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Operations seeking a broad and challenging role.
London / Hybrid / Remote
Build your career as a Payroll Officer with the UK Parliament
An incredible opportunity for an experienced individual to use their skills and knowledge in the interesting and fast paced environment of the House of Commons. Gain a fascinating insight into how Parliament works whilst taking your career to new heights.
We are looking for 2 permanent and 2 fixed-term Payroll Officers to join us. Ideally from a Public Sector/ Inhouse Payroll background we want a true team player to work in our Employee Pensions and Payroll Services, People & Culture Team.
Because the Employee Payroll and Pensions Services Team works with all House teams you will learn how they each make the House of Commons tick as both customers and colleagues to complete Payroll, Pensions and HR administration.
As a valuable part of our team, you will play a fundamental, ‘hands on’ role, in introducing a revolutionary new HR and Payroll System which will modernise Parliament’s ways of working for employees and managers.
Payroll Officer
Your responsibilities as a Payroll Officer include:
- Actively work on payroll activities
- Using an integrated HR and Payroll system
- Identifying improvements to payroll procedures that add value to our service.
- Liaising with HMRC and other payroll professionals
- Planning and execution of the tax year-end processes
- Provide complex advice and guidance to stakeholders at all levels in the organisation on PAYE, NI, SMP, SSP & Pensions
- Responsible for the processing of client payrolls, varying in size and complexity.
- To be responsible for keeping professional and technical knowledge updated by attending educational workshops and training.
iTrent experience for payroll officers would be desirable in the successful candidate, but not essential.
You can expect benefits such as:
- Annual leave starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata.
- Flexible/Hybrid working only 2 days per week. Wednesdays and Thursdays in the office.
- Interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.
- Civil Service Pension Scheme.
- Access to training and development.
For further information, including salary, responsibilities, process, security and criteria, potential candidates should refer to the House of Commons Career Website or contact [email protected] or 0207 219 6011.
Payroll Technical Lead, Ref No. 1150
PO5: £51,099 per annum, rising in annual increments to £54,135
Hybrid Working / Permanent / Full Time
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, extensive green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Lambeth Payroll Team is a diverse group of payroll professionals who deliver a comprehensive and efficient payroll service for the Council, schools and other external employers. As well as the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team, we are committed to providing excellent training and development for all of our team members.
About the Role:
As a Payroll Technical Lead your main duties will be: –
- To manage the efficient operation of the Lambeth bureau payroll running processes ensuring that net pay and other statutory and voluntary deductions are paid from the appropriate employer bank accounts and appropriate employer reports and statements are issued to the relevant employers in a timely manner within the set contract dates,
- Monitoring and validation of statutory returns and employer data submissions along with associated payments.
- Manage and implement year-end/start-of-year payroll processes, including supplementary payrolls, pay awards, and P60 uploads.
- Handle various payroll-related tasks such as tax code uplift, new financial year period dates, and pension-related activities.
- Must be fully conversant with latest payroll, pension rules and statutory legislation.
- Act as subject matter expert on Oracle Payroll functionality including the interface of other applications within Oracle, which will require working closely with the Oracle Support Team & software providers.
- Testing of patch and version updates of the payroll system, carrying out the relevant test.
About You:
- Sound knowledge of payroll and relevant legislation.
- A thorough understanding of pre and post payroll processes.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in using HRIS systems (preferably Oracle Cloud), reporting tools and advance excel skills.
- Experience in payroll project activities including payroll system user acceptance testing.
- Experience of working in a fast pace, challenging environment
- Report writing
- Able to demonstrate thorough validation processes with an excellent eye for detail.
- Sound experience in managing training and supporting staff.
Why Lambeth:-
- Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings
- Competitive Salaries
- Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service
- 5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)
- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.
Successful candidates will be subject to a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
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Job Description and Specification
Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.
Competitive Salary:
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH:
Payroll Technical Lead, Ref No. 1150 PO5: £51,099 per annum, rising in annual increments to £54,135 Hybrid Working / Permanent /
London, GB-LBH
The payroll function is responsible for the processing of one end of month payroll and one mid-month payroll, which can include out of cycle payments. There are currently approximately 600 staff on the end of month payroll and 20 staff on the mid-month payroll. Staff expenses are also processed through the payroll.
Staff are primarily paid Local terms and conditions, although there is a small cohort paid on AFC, for which a knowledge is essential.
The payroll is currently compiled locally and then sent to our Payroll Bureau for processing and statutory deductions etc, plus production of the e-payslips. LCW are in the process of implementing the I-Trent integrated HR / Payroll system to go live in Q3 FY23/24. This role will be key in implementing the new system and roll out.
Main duties of the job
The Payroll & Pensions Manager carries substantial responsibility for the overall management and performance of the payroll function including:
- provision of a comprehensive service to staff in ensuring the payroll is processed accurately and on time;
- submissions of relevant statutory returns and those to NHSBSA for pensions;
- assisting in business planning through production of information to the Finance Director;
- communication with Operational Teams to ensure quality and accurate data is provided to enable the production of the payroll;
- Preparation of the manual sickness return each month.
- advising staff on appropriate matters as necessary.
About us
London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative (LCW UCC) is a leading not-for-profit provider of urgent care services in London and has been at the forefront of implementing innovative service models to the best care to our patients.
LCW is a social enterprise, commissioned solely by the NHS. Our core work currently has three strands: GP out of Hours; Urgent Care; and delivery of NHS 111 service to 9 boroughs across North Central and North West London. LCW has also won several recent contracts, resulting in further organisational development on services and locations, and working with new local Partners.