Do you want to make a difference in your community? Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on the high standard of service it provides and every role has an important part to play in helping keep Staffordshire safe.
Every role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, including those in the shared service, exists to support the overall aim of achieving a safer and more sustainable community. This can take many forms, including conducting Home Fire Risk Checks, marketing the service to the community, coordinating training, or taking calls in our contact centre.
As you can imagine, achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join a busy Payroll team on a permanent basis. Based is Stone, Staffordshire, you will play a fundamental role in the co-ordination of all payroll operations across multiple payrolls, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. You will operate at a strategic level as a senior member of the Finance Accounting Team, as well as manage and develop the payroll team. You will also be expected to be able to cover all aspects of payroll processing in order to cover absence.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job
CIPP member with an IPP Diploma in Payroll Management, or equivalent experience
Extensive knowledge of Payroll systems, tax legislation, controls and compliance
Proven ability to manage Payroll projects and meet tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels
Experience of implementing the NJC pay awards to include Chief Officers, Fire Brigades and LGS Green Book Terms.
Strong IT proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of the data provision of the Fire Fighter Pension Schemes and Local Government Pension Scheme ideally
About You
Previous payroll experience is essential
Previous experience in a payroll supervisory/management role is essential
Strong numeracy skills and a keen eye for detail .
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook .
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Experience of working in a Fire Service Payroll Section is desirable.
Closing date: 24th March 2025 Midday 12:00
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
To apply please upload your CV and cover letter and briefly outline your suitability for the role.
Interview date: TBC
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
Generous Pension Scheme
Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor
Free Parking at Most Sites
Enhanced Maternity Package
Occupational Health
Well-being Champions
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Eye Tests
Flexible Working Scheme
The Firefighter Charity
Cycle Scheme
Blue Light Card
Flamesavers
Rewards for rescue
Say So
Development Programme
Trade Unions
Career Breaks
Physiotherapy
TRiM
Employment Network
Fostering Friendly
Safeguarding
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Services recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
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