Payroll & Pensions Manager

Salary: £41,000 - £49,000 (plus London Weighting)
Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join this dynamic team and contribute to the smooth operation of payroll processes within this prestigious institution.
Role Overview:
As the Payroll Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll transactions. Your expertise will be crucial in managing complex reconciliations, pension schemes, and regulatory compliance. Enjoy a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Key Responsibilities:

• Complex Reconciliations: Handle intricate payroll control account reconciliations, pension schemes, and RTI returns.
• Timely Payroll Processes: Ensure monthly payroll tasks are completed promptly, including BACS file submissions and RTI filings.
• Pension Data Management: Prepare and submit pension data returns for various schemes (USS, LGPS, TPS, NHS, NEST).
• Expert Advice: Provide specialist payroll and pensions information, addressing complex staff queries.
• Data Analysis: Generate regular and ad hoc reports on payroll and pensions data, analysing trends and patterns.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in payroll management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in payroll software and understanding of relevant legislation.

Benefits:

• Excellent Pension Schemes: Choose from USS or LGPS, depending on your grade.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy additional leave during UK bank holidays and university closure days with a holiday entitlement potentially b
• Fair Job Evaluation: We use the sector-wide Higher Education Role Analysis (HERA) for consistent evaluations.
• Give as You Earn Scheme: Support charitable causes effortlessly.
• Online Reward Portal: Access discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Totum Card (formerly NUS): Benefit from student discounts.
• Private Medical Insurance: Prioritise your health and well-being.
• Family Leave Policies: Comprehensive suite of family-friendly policies.
• Flexible Working: Maintain work-life balance.
• Time Off for Dependents: Support family commitments.
• Special Leave: Including voluntary public duties and reserve forces.
• On-Site Holiday Clubs and Tax-Free Childcare: Convenient options.
• Paid Volunteering: Make a positive impact with 36 hours per year.

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