Deputy Payroll and Pensions Manager - Bloomsbury, United Kingdom - SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

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Bloomsbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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About the department

The SOAS Payroll and Pensions Team is a vibrant and diverse team sitting within the HR Directorate and is responsible for running the monthly payroll for the SOAS community, including employees, fractional teachers, casual workers and contractors, ensuringtimely and accurate payments and maintaining legal compliance.

Purpose of the role

Provide support to the Payroll and Pensions Manager with the running of the team.
Deputise for the Payroll and Pensions Manager on Payroll and Pension related matters.
Processing an accurate and timely payroll for all staff according to their employment contracts, terms and conditions.
Supervision of the Payroll Administrator and Payroll Assistant.
Working to the Payroll and Pensions Manager, providing a professional Payroll and Pension service to all staff and Management ensuring compliance with Statutory legislation and relevant external bodies.

Key responsibilities

Ensure employees are paid accurately and timely using the Resource link HR/Payroll system by:
Administering the monthly payroll for designated Faculties and Directorates for Established, Casual Hourly paid, and Fractional Staff.
Organising and processing of all data received within the payroll office, manually and electronically.
Checking Daily/Weekly Audit Reports.
Processing Occupational and Statutory maternity pay, ensuring Pension contributions are amended accordingly.

Knowledge and experience

Experience of processing a payroll from start to finish using an integrated HR/Payroll system within a similar organisation.
Ability to process manual calculations in relation to Tax, National Insurance, Pension deductions etc.
Up to date working knowledge of relevant statutory legislation, payroll and pensions practices and appropriate standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Experience of supervising staff within a team function; setting tasks and monitoring delivery.
Experience of administering employee pension schemes

Skills and abilities

Good organisation and time management skills
Effective team player with a problemsolving approach, able to build relationships with stakeholders across the institution
The ability to deal appropriately with staff at all levels, using tact, sensitivity, and assertiveness where necessary
Ability to work well under pressure and conflicting demands, prioritising own work and that of others.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to produce highly accurate work.
Ability to convey complex information clearly and appropriately to a diverse range of staff
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, such as Excel, Word, Teams, etc.
Good organisation and time management skills