The role
Does delivering high quality payroll services to our customers appeal to you?
Are you exceptionally good at payroll processing, reconciliations and payroll legislation?
Have you worked in a senior payroll management position in your current / previous roles?
Can you inspire, encourage, and develop staff?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
We are looking to recruit a Payroll Manager on a full-time basis to join our amazing Payroll department and play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the department.
About the role
We have a Payroll Manager position to assist in the smooth running of the Payroll Teams. Our new Payroll Manager will work closely with, and report to the Head of Payroll, Transactions and Payments.
The Payroll team run a total of 12 high volume monthly payrolls with varying terms and conditions, as well as multiple paydays, thereby offering a variety of responsibilities and requiring a high level of competence. As Payroll Manager you will enjoy liaising with departmental managers and employees, resolving queries, as well as advising on statutory and technical payroll matters. The successful candidate will have a set of on-going responsibilities which will vary depending on the needs of the team, but will include:
- Covering for Payroll Team Leaders during absences.
- Direct responsibility for the processing of one or more payrolls as required.
- Assisting in the quality assurance processes for payroll transactions and payments.
- Reconciliation and despatch of bespoke reports.
To be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV and personal statement (no longer than two sides of A4) will clearly evidence:
- A Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (or equivalent) payroll qualification.
- Experience in processing and managing high volume payrolls, preferably on iTrent payroll software.
- A good track record in the management of staff.
- Knowledge of current legislation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous payroll experience in a Local Authority environment will be a strong advantage.
Benefits
At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day. The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first. We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders and our staff. Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know.
Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work!
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed or part-time hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.
Useful Information:
The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.
Interviews will be carried out via Microsoft Teams.
Equality Statement:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Important Information:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.