Payroll Manager

We are seeking to appoint a Payroll Manager with 'hands-on' end-to-end Payroll processing and extensive systems experience.  This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Manager / Payroll Team Leader to play a major role in payroll operations for a staff of approximately 800 individuals within a multiple-entity structure, leading our payroll service and managing the benefits function of the Trust. 

Main Accountabilities: 

• Managing payroll processing and customer relations;

• Supporting the Trust’s Finance Manager in the management of the Team;

• Processing and reconciliation of third-party payments (eg. HMRC);

• Management of Pension administration;

• Ensuring accuracy of output and processing;

• Liaising with Finance in statutory reporting. 

Skills & Experience: 

• The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in payroll processing within complex organisations with 500+ employees;

• Experience of Payroll systems including reporting and configuration;

• Specialist knowledge of Tax, National Insurance, Pensions administration etc;

• Demonstrated leadership skills, with in-depth, hands-on experience of payroll processing and benefits administration; 

• The ability to build relationships with HR, school and finance colleagues;

• Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous eye for detail;

• Strong systems skills and experience with HR / Payroll Systems as well as MS Excel, Word etc.

The Payroll Manager will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in improving processes as the organisation is embedding its new Payroll system, iTrent.  There are several interesting projects on the horizon for the Payroll Manager to participate and lead within. 

Enquiries relating to this post should be directed to ben.hoer@tedwraggtrust.co.uk   

Applications should be submitted by completing our Trust application form and should include evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role.   Applications should be sent by email to HR@tedwraggtrust.co.uk   Please apply by 9am on the closing date.  Interviews will be held 9th April 2019.

The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before an appointment is confirmed.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.