Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: Highbury Campus
Salary: £14,522.87 - £14,935.84 Actual Salary, £24,424.82 - £25,119.37 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Hours of work: 22 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Part-Time, Permanent

ABOUT US:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role will be to work with the Payroll and Pensions Manager to provide effective support, and to
provide effective cover when required, for the processing of the payroll and pensions to service a
multi-campus GFE College.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the day to day running of the payroll function, which includes; salary, pensions and expenses, starters, leavers, contract changes and tax code changes – with due regard to employment legislation and college policies and procedures
• Follow and ensure payroll processes have sufficient financial controls in place and operate within the College’s Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures
• Ensure accurate monthly and annual returns are completed for all pension schemes, and all deadlines met
• To advise managers, HR and staff on a range of payroll and pension issues
• To work with the payroll system providers to ensure the correct system setup, to support the development of the system to improve utilisation and to improve reporting
• To be knowledgeable on Pension legislation and the operation of the College’s pension schemes
• To work with the Payroll and Pensions Manager, to ensure the College discharges its obligations in relation to employees’ pension arrangements and compliance with current pensions legislation and the rules of the schemes administered by the College
• To maintain an appropriate level of technical knowledge in payroll and pension matters and develop and maintain a sufficient level of skill to utilise all relevant College systems
• Support both internal and external audits
• Assist the Payroll and Pensions Manager with any ad hoc tasks as required

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, BELOW IS WHAT WE WOULD NEED FROM YOU:

• Relevant Payroll qualification or willing to work towards
• Evidence of commitment to professional development
• A good standard of Maths and English
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Background in Payroll
• Computer literate