Payroll and Pensions Administrator

Payroll and Pensions Administrator

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent

Location: Wymondham

Salary: £21,422 - £23,327 per annum.

The Role

The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 10 primary and 7 secondary schools.

As the Payroll and Pensions Administrator working for the Trust you will support the Payroll & Pensions Function in the monthly payroll processing and will be required to contribute to continuous development of iTrent modules.

The Payroll and Pensions Administrator is responsible for ensuring that payroll information is up to date, audited and legally compliant, and assist with the implementation of iTrent system development.

The ideal candidate will have a payroll background, with excellent attention to detail as well as strong literacy and numeracy skills.

The role involves a wide range of duties and is a great chance to gain both personal and career development.

The first six months of employment shall be a probationary period and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week’s prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for up to a further six months. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored.

The Payroll and Pensions Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that payroll information is up to date, audited and legally compliant and assist with the implementation of iTrent system development. This role is based at Wymondham College.

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• The post holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.
• The post-holder shall participate in the Trust’s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.
• Support the Payroll Manager in completion of the monthly payroll process of approximately 1000 employees.
• Administer pension documents and electronic systems including auto-enrolment submissions.
• Check monthly timesheets for accuracy and input into the payroll system.
• Prepare payroll reports.
• Review and monitor the payment of sickness absence and unpaid leave.
• Support the Payroll Manager in the auditing of leavers, starters and contract changes.
• Complete pension returns and auto-enrolment submissions.
• Recording and monitoring of sickness absence and unpaid leave
• Make suggestions for improvements in system development.
• Team working with other departments (HR, Finance and school teams)

Skills and Qualifications

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others.
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team.
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities.
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions.
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
• Previous experience working within a payroll team.
• Have a sound track record of good quality administration and be proficient in ICT Database and software systems, particularly Microsoft Office, Access, Excel and Word.
• Previous experience of the MHR iTrent MIS would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

To Apply

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory.