Payroll and Pensions Manager

at  Islington GP Federation

JOB TITLE: Payroll and Pensions Manager REPORTS TO: Finance Lead HOURS: 22.5 Hours per week (Hybrid working) SALARY: £50,000-£55,000 FTE per annum (based on experience) About Islington GP Federation Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including operating Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services includes the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms. We currently operate four GP practices across Islington serving nearly 30,000 patients. IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH, Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington.
IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over two years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings. Description of Role Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is offering an exciting role within the Finance/Payroll Team. We are looking to appoint a proactive, committed and versatile individual with extensive payroll and pension knowledge, coupled with general accounting skills to manage the payroll team in supporting IGPF in maintaining its aims and objectives by providing an effective service across a variety of stakeholders. The successful applicant will become part of a well-established and respected Finance Team.
(This vacancy is the result of internal promotion of the current incumbent)This position would suit someone who is self-motivated and happy in a fast-paced, positive working environment. IGPF is a vibrant organisation with a growing workforce. We employ staff on a variety of contracts (e.g. permanent, fixed term, sessional.
The successful candidate will be key in ensuring accuracy and attention to detail across all payroll and establishing key successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders such as clinical service teams, practice based teams, project teams and business services including Human Resources. Job Responsibilities The Payroll & Pensions Manager will be required to support the Finance Lead to ensure the cost effective planning, development, implementation and management of the payroll and pensions services. They will be accountable for the operational and planning issues and will work closely with the Finance Lead, Head of Business Services and Chief Operating Officer. The Payroll & Pensions Manager is a customer focused role dealing with staff from all IGPF services and teams.
Ensuring all staff are paid appropriately and are dealt with professionally in line with IGPF values is an essential part of the role. The post holder will be expected to maintain and update effective and constructive communication links with service managers, staff and external stakeholders regarding sensitive and complex payroll, pensions and expense information. Additionally, they will be expected to manage an efficient and effective end-to-end payroll service in relation to the lifecycle of an employee, including creation/checking of new employees, variations to contract, absence, parental leave payments, other deductions and terminations. The successful candidate requirements and responsibilities will include: Proven track record and significant experience in managing payrolls and pensions.
Knowledge of NHS payroll and pensions would be an advantage but not essential, as training will be provided to the successful candidate. Knowledge of IRIS payroll systems would be an advantage but again, is not essential as training could be given. Full understanding of SMP, SSP, NI and PAYE calculations essential. Supporting IGPF teams in ensuring that payroll timelines, expectations including accuracy from data submissions from HR and Service leads is of the highest standard.
Experience of Xero Accounting will be helpful but not essential as training will be available The post holder will be expected to always maintain confidentiality with high professional standards as they will be responsible for dealing with sensitive information. One of the key expectations for the role will be to work closely with the HR team managing and processing changes to payroll records as received from HR, service leads and senior management team. The close collaboration with the HR department will also require identification of areas for improvements on existing processes and information flows

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