Payroll Administrator

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support payroll processes across multiple campuses. The successful candidate will manage payroll functions, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and advise staff on payroll issues. Key qualifications include a relevant Payroll qualification or commitment to obtain one, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This part-time role provides competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the college's mission.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays

Generous Local Government pension

Access to staff development programmes

Discounts at College facilities and various brands

Free car parking across campus sites

Qualifications

• Relevant Payroll qualification or commitment to achieve one.
• Evidence of commitment to professional development.
• Good standard of Maths and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily payroll function including salary and expenses.
• Ensure payroll processes meet financial controls.
• Advise on payroll and pension issues.
• Assist on audits and ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Background in Payroll

Computer literate

Education

Relevant Payroll qualification or willing to work towards

A good standard of Maths and English

Job description

Job Title

Payroll Administrator

Location

Highbury Campus

Salary

£14,885.94 - £15,309.24 Actual Salary, £25,035.44 - £25,747.35 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work

22 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Part-Time, Permanent

About us

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey. We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community. We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

What we offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role

This role will be to work with the Payroll and Pensions Manager to provide effective support, and to provide effective cover when required, for the processing of the payroll and pensions to service a multi-campus GFE College.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day to day running of the payroll function, which includes salary, pensions and expenses, starters, leavers, contract changes and tax code changes - with due regard to employment legislation and college policies and procedures.
• Follow and ensure payroll processes have sufficient financial controls in place and operate within the College’s Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures.
• Ensure accurate monthly and annual returns are completed for all pension schemes, and all deadlines met.
• To advise managers, HR and staff on a range of payroll and pension issues.
• To work with the payroll system providers to ensure the correct system setup, to support the development of the system to improve utilisation and to improve reporting.
• To be knowledgeable on Pension legislation and the operation of the College’s pension schemes.
• To work with the Payroll and Pensions Manager, to ensure the College discharges its obligations in relation to employees’ pension arrangements and compliance with current pensions legislation and the rules of the schemes administered by the College.
• To maintain an appropriate level of technical knowledge in payroll and pension matters and develop and maintain a sufficient level of skill to utilise all relevant College systems.
• Support both internal and external audits.
• Assist the Payroll and Pensions Manager with any ad hoc tasks as required.

What we would need from you

• Relevant Payroll qualification or willing to work towards.
• Evidence of commitment to professional development.
• A good standard of Maths and English.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Background in Payroll.
• Computer literate.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

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