Payroll and Pensions Assistant Manager - Bridge of Allan, Stirling, United Kingdom - UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

Description

Full time.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 22 May 2024.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community.

We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role.

HR Services is responsible for a range of people management activity and brings together four teams; Payroll & Pensions, HR Systems and Data, Employee Lifecycle and Recruitment and Resourcing.

You should ideally be CIPP qualified or equivalent, be highly numerate with extensive experience managing payroll activities as part of a large, complex organisation.

Additionally you should have advanced knowledge, understanding and competence using a variety of IT systems and software, including an integrated HR/Payroll Information System.

Lead and ensure the monthly payroll is accurately prepared each month
Deputising for HR Services Manager (Payroll & Pensions) when required
Responsibility for payments to external agencies associated with employee payroll deductions
Reconcile all monthly payroll control accounts.
Monitoring and reporting on University sickness and maternity pay schemes
Resolve payroll and pension queries.
Provide guidance on payroll matters for employees, self-employed contractors and overseas workers.
Produce reports from the payroll system as requested.
Participate and/or lead projects to develop the integrated HR & Payroll database
Taking a lead on all payroll and pension functionality improvements that are agreed.

Extensive payroll management experience is essential including standard payroll activities such as attachment of earnings, SSP, SMP, pensions, manual calculations and annual returns.

Comprehensive knowledge of payroll rules and regulations and their application.
Excellent communication skills needed to convey complex payroll matters to all levels of employee.
Experience with a number of software packages including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience of producing payroll related management information.