Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager

An exciting position has arisen for a Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager to work for a London based University. Reporting to the Payroll, Pensions & Financial Transactions Manager, the post holder will assist in ensuring the effective, efficient and timely payment of salary payments.

Job responsibilities include:

• Processing monthly payroll for c.2500 employees to include starter, leaver, amendments, absence, overtime, statutory payments and pensions and tax year end processes
• Effective management of one team member involved in the processing of payroll
• Dealing with discrepancies and queries relating to payroll/ resolve or escalate as appropriate
• Management of monthly and ad hoc payroll related payments including manual calculations
• Supporting of the monthly financial accounting requirements of the business, including report generation, producing monthly payroll journals, reconciliations, etc
• Preparation of reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages
• Responsibility for the running of the different SGUL pension schemes
• Liaise with external agencies such as pension schemes, HMRC and NHS Trusts
• Managing the shared payroll inbox

Person Specification:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a Payroll Department
• Experience using iTrent and ResourceLink
• Experience of working within Education, Local Government or NHS environment
• Experience of Defined Benefit pension schemes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Agency Reference Number: J70306

Permanent Salary: £32,220 – £38,599 (Rising to £33,061 - £39,480 on 1st August 2023)

Hours: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: 3 days working in the Office/ 2 days working from home  

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.