My Local Government client is looking to recruit a permanent payroll specialist to join the team. As the payroll specialist your role will be to support the payroll team with complex queries and assist senior managers with investigations and complaint resolution. Additionally, you will manage the mandatory reporting requirements to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). You will also will contribute to the on-going development and delivery of the Payroll service operating model, providing specialist advice and guidance in respect of all statutory requirements, across the Council and externally.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced payroller with a clear understanding of payroll laws and who is confident in handling the entire payroll process, including payroll administrative duties, statutory leave and pay, query resolution, payroll year-end, benefits in kind, and testing. You will also need significant experience in HMRC compliance and good working knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers Pension Scheme.
To be considered for the role you will need to have previous payroll experience, ideally in Local Government, and
have membership or working towards CIPP or demonstrable equivalent ability.
This is a permanent role and the requirement is 2 days a week in the office. The role is for 35 hours and the salary range is £30,217 - £35,550...