Senior Payroll Officer

Join our dynamic HR team as a Senior Payroll Officer! We are an established Payroll team committed to providing excellent monthly payroll services for around 3000 employees. If you have a passion for payroll and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you.

We have a temporary position, covering a career break of an existing member of the payroll team. As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be part of a specialist payroll team responsible for delivering a wide range of payroll services. You will ensure accurate and timely salary payments, resolve complex payroll queries, and assist with system developments and improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the team to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.
• Dealing with end-to end transactional payroll tasks, including managing absences, calculating gross to net payments, emergency payments and the occasional overpayment of salary.
• Manage monthly payroll processes, including BACS transmission, RTI submissions and finance costings production.
• Operate salary sacrifice schemes and resolve complex pay queries.
• Assist with year-end procedures and in year pay awards.
• Run payroll reports for accuracy checking, auditing and the provision of management information.
• Liaise with accountancy staff for reconciliation/payment queries.
• Provide professional guidance on HR pay and reward policies.

Service Development & Improvement:

• Review payroll procedures and recommend improvements.
• Assist with system development and upgrades.
• Keep up to date with HMRC regulations and participate in project work.

Continued Professional Development:

• Promote and take lead in ensuring continued professional development.
• Having a curious mindset and experience and ability to think outside the box.
• Develop a sound understanding and knowledge of the council’s Pay, Reward and HR policies and processes and assess the impact of reward and benefits on employee engagement.

Qualifications:

• Essential: CIPP qualification, evidence of CPD.     
• Desirable: Recognized management qualification.

Experience:

• Essential: Significant experience with transactional payroll services and complex payroll queries, within a local government/public sector environment.  Experience of Zellis, HCM Resourcelink payroll system, including experience of RRS and Power BI. Excellent IT skills, utilising all Microsoft office applications.  Knowledge and experience of public sector pension schemes and regulations, including the LGPS, Teachers and NHS pension schemes.
• Desirable: Experience working within a faced paced team to complete accurate and timely payroll against tight deadlines.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Essential: Understanding of statutory payroll requirements and local government conditions of service.
• Desirable: Knowledge of changes in legislation impacting HR and pay.

Competences:

• Positive attitude and commitment to changing work practices.
• Responsibility and ability to deliver results.
• Team working and communication skills.
• Customer care and personal development.

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

• Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme.
• Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses.
• Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment
• Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues.
• Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.

• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.