Join one of London's leading universities as a Payroll Manager on a fixed-term contract. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated payroll professional to oversee the universities payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
Position: Payroll Manager
Location: London (hybrid working)
Duration: 10 months
Working hours: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
Annual salary: £49,575 - £58,385 pro rata to £39,660 - £46,708
Start Date: Immediate
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to the payroll team, ensuring effective delivery of the payroll and benefits life cycle
- Organise, plan and manage the delivery of all payroll operations
- Oversee quality processes for accuracy and risk mitigation (e.g., IR35 compliance, furlough schemes)
- Prepare and submit statutory returns to HMRC and other bodies
- Manage University pension schemes, ensuring compliance with regulations and handling complex issues
- Provide leadership and professional development to HR colleagues, promoting team values and collaborative working
- Stay updated on payroll and pensions legislation, providing expertise and advice to managers and staff
Experience Required:
- CIPP qualified
- Expertise with modern payroll systems
- Detailed and up to date knowledge of current legislation and compliance requirements related to the administration of payroll pensions and benefits
- Knowledge of GDPR
- Experience working in the Higher Education sector, or using Business World (Agresso) is highly desirable
Vacancy reference: J81715
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.