Payroll and Pensions Co-ordinator - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Northumbria Police

Northumbria Police
Northumbria Police
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary Banding:
Band 7 £27,915 - £30,375 (Increasing to £28,146 - £30,627 from September 2023 following a transitional pay award period)
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The role is agile based between home and Forth Banks Police Station, Newcastle

The role:

The Payroll & Pensions section is responsible for the payment of salaries to all police officers and staff, the OPCC and police pensioners.

This involves three separate monthly payrolls as well as the administration of the police pension schemes. It is a busy section working to tight timescales and deadlines.


As Payroll & Pensions Co-Ordinator you will be required to provide day to day supervision of the Payroll & Pensions team, ensuring all administration is completed accurately and in accordance with Legislation and Regulations and that all deadlines are met.

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What will I be doing?


Ensure all payroll controls and governance is in place to ensure compliance with Regulations and Legislation, including the completion of statutory returns.


Manage the allocation of work and staff within the section, ensuring all delivery standards are met, including reviewing performance and identifying goals and objectives for members of the team.

Contribute to the development, training and wellbeing of staff to increase professionalism of the service and to promote a culture of continuous improvement and personal responsibility within the section.


Develop and maintain effective customer relationships with managers, staff associations and working groups throughout the organisation in order to contribute to improve the service provided.

Develop and produce financial reports to present financial analytics to senior management.


To maintain payroll & pensions systems, ensuring accurate calculations of all payment and deduction types and compliance with legislation and regulations.


What do I need?


Experience of working in a busy payroll or pensions environment, working as part of a team but equally able to demonstrate self-motivation to work independently.

Experience of working in a supervisory capacity is desirable but not essential.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Comprehensive knowledge of police regulations, police staff council rules, police pension regulations, LGPS regulations and HMRC legislation.

Excellent attention to detail and high personal and professional standards.

For further information please see the role profile: Payroll and Pensions Co-
Benefits: 26 days' leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 3 years' service and 30 days for 5+ years

Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

Agile working - option to work from home, your team zone and spaces across the force

Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme with a 16% employer contribution

Our faith rooms give you a private space to reflect and observe religious practice

Corporate Travel schemes - local rail, bus services and metro

Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers

Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets

Also, to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we've invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations

Sports & Social Club - join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and also enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel

Cycle to work scheme


Vetting level:
Management Vetting (MV)


Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.

A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.


Vacancy Contact:

To discuss the position in more detail please contact Helen Payne, Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager on
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