Deputy Payroll Manager at London Metropolitan University

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Administration, Pensions Administration, Taxation Systems, Customer Care, Oracle, Attention to Detail, Team Supervision, Audit Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Management, Training, Communication, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Initiative

Industry

Description

ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. ABOUT THE POST We are seeking a highly motivated Deputy Payroll Manager to join our existing team of four staff. Under the direction of the Head of Payroll, the team ensures the timely accurate and efficient operational payroll and pension services for the University, with a particular focus on customer care and effective variable pay processing for a significant proportion of our employees. As the Deputy Payroll Manager, you will be the first point of contact for Schools and Departments for much of the work of the payroll team. You will supervise the payroll team; lead on delivering the normal monthly payroll cycle and will provide the Head of Payroll with a full audit trail of checks, reports and summary sheet for audit, regulatory compliance and quality control. You will ensure payroll deadlines are met accurately and on time, with a strong attention to detail. You will deputise for the Head of Payroll as needed, including representing the University externally, presenting briefings and providing training to colleagues in payroll and Human Resources on payroll and pensions administration and changes. You will line manage payroll officers / administrators, with responsibility for performance, development and work allocation to ensuring the provision of an effective payroll and pension service. You will promote and maintain good working relations within the team and other areas within the Department, other Professions Service Departments and Academic Departments. You will be expected to be a source of advice and expertise for the team and therefore should have professional knowledge or a commitment to develop professional knowledge in a relevant area of payroll administration such as: pensions administration; taxation systems configuration and operation To be successful, you will have significant experience in an operational payroll role within a complex organisation and experience working with Oracle or other comprehensive payroll systems. You will be able to work on your own initiative, with a strong commitment to customer care and will enjoy working flexibly, engaging and supporting the team throughout each payroll period. HOW TO APPLY - Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision. - All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality. - If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application. If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number Further information Job Description/Person Specification Summary Terms and Conditions Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held. At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/

Responsibilities

The Deputy Payroll Manager will supervise the payroll team and ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll and pension services. They will also provide training and support to colleagues and represent the University externally as needed.