Deputy Payroll Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consulting firm in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager to oversee pension payroll services with a hybrid working model. You will manage a team, ensure compliance with legislation, and deliver quality services. Ideal candidates will have expert knowledge of pension payroll and prior management experience. Competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Holiday entitlement and flexible benefits

Pension with matching contributions

Healthcare and life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum academic qualifications: three C grades at A Level or equivalent.
• Strong GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Expert knowledge of pension payroll activities and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Payroll Team to ensure high-quality pension payroll services.
• Manage service delivery, quality, profit, and sustainability for your client portfolio.
• Oversee daily team activities and monitor performance.

Skills

Expert knowledge of pension payroll activities

Experience with Public Sector schemes

Strong numerical skills

IT proficiency

Supervisory or management experience

Education

Three C grades at A Level or equivalent

Job description

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Deputy Payroll Manager

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in pensions and insurance sectors. Our vision is to create a vibrant workplace where differences are valued and talents flourish.

Our Pensions Administration business is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Deputy Payroll Manager for our Middlesbrough office with hybrid working. This role suits someone with previous pension payroll experience.

XPS, a FTSE 250 company, uses expertise, technology, and analytics to serve over 1,400 pension schemes, managing pensions for over one million members and advising schemes of all sizes.

We promote inclusion, diversity, and support our employees' growth and well-being.

The Team

Our award-winning pensions administration team focuses on scheme administration, outsourcing, member communications, and scam protection.

The Role

As Deputy Payroll Manager, you will:

• Work with the Payroll Team to ensure high-quality pension payroll services.
• Manage service delivery, quality, profit, and sustainability for your client portfolio.
• Oversee daily team activities, monitor performance, and conduct regular meetings and appraisals.
• Identify training needs, mentor staff, and support team development.
• Coordinate compliance, motivate colleagues, and contribute to management meetings.
• Assist in recruitment, participate in marketing activities, and provide expert pension payroll advice.
• Lead projects, ensure legislative compliance, and attend trustee meetings when possible.

Your Profile

Essential Criteria

• Expert knowledge of pension payroll activities and legislation.
• Experience with Public Sector schemes and payroll systems.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Strong numerical skills and IT proficiency.
• Minimum academic qualifications: three C grades at A Level or equivalent, with strong GCSEs in Maths and English.

What We Offer

Find out more about Life at XPS and Our People Approach.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Holiday entitlement and flexible benefits
• Pension with matching contributions
• Healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance, and discount schemes

Next Steps

If interested, apply via the provided links. We consider all applicants and respond promptly.

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, contact us via phone or email.

If you have questions or wish to discuss further, email us by clicking here.

Candidate Requirements

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS check
• References covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We value diversity and inclusion. We reserve the right to close vacancies early. Only CVs from candidates or preferred suppliers are accepted.

If you do not hear within 28 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.