Payroll & Pensions Officer - Jrn 18529 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Northumbria Police

Northumbria Police
Northumbria Police
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Salary:
Band 5, £24,360 - £25,353 (Increasing to £24,558 - £25,560 from September 2023 following a transitional pay award period)

Location:
Agile - working from Forth Banks Police Station and Home Working


As one of the largest police forces in the country, we've also been recognised as one of the top performing.

Our vision is to deliver an outstanding police service.

At the core of our values are the Finance and Resources department who provide a wide variety of services which support front line policing activities.


The Role:


This amazing opportunity falls within the Payroll & Pensions team who are responsible for the payment of salaries to all police officers and staff, the OPCC and police pensioners.


This role would be perfect for a recently qualified graduate looking to gain knowledge and experience of working in a large organisation or someone with previous experience of working in a payroll or pensions section.


What will I be doing?

  • Working as part of a busy team you will be required to work methodically to process all authorised payroll and pensions related data.
  • Configuration of the core payroll system to ensure alignment to the new pay and grading structure.
  • Creation of any new roles formed as part of the project in the payroll system.
  • The transfer of all police staff onto the new pay & grading structure, ensuring all conditions of contract are maintained on the new record.
  • Calculation and implementation of any salary protections arising as result of the project.

What do I need?

  • Basic knowledge of payroll and pension scheme.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and high personal and professional standards.
  • Experience of operating to strict deadlines.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Office, in particular, Excel.
  • Desirable but not necessary: An understanding and knowledge of HMRC legislation affecting pay and pensions.
For further information on the role please see the role definition


Benefits

  • 26 days' leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service
  • Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
  • Flexi time Allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
  • Agile working option to work from home or the office
  • Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme
  • 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 wellbeing, we've invested in trained mental health first aiders onsite, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations
  • Sports & Social Club join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
  • Health and wellbeing extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders onsite, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations
  • Cycle to work scheme

Terms and Conditions

Vetting Level
- Recruitment Vetting (RV)


Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.

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

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