Payroll and Pensions Manager

National Theatre; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public cultural institution in Westminster is seeking an experienced Payroll and Pension Manager to oversee payroll operations for all staff. The role demands a professional capable of enhancing efficiency and providing accurate management information amidst evolving organizational demands. Strong technical knowledge and staff management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of running a complex payroll department.
• Strong technical, payroll system, and taxation knowledge.
• Ability to critically appraise payroll system and processes.
• Proven experience of managing and motivating staff.
• Resilient individual able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for weekly and monthly payrolls for all staff.
• Interface between Payroll and People team as well as finance department.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in the payroll department.
• Provide accurate and detailed management information.

Skills

Payroll experience

Technical payroll knowledge

Team management

Problem-solving

Job description

The Payroll and Pension Manager is responsible for the weekly and monthly payrolls for all staff across the NT in each pay period. The Payroll and Pension Manager provides a key interface between the Payroll department and People team, and with members of the finance department and the NT's staff. As the NT continues to evolve under the management of a new Artistic Director, the work of the payroll department will continue to change and the team must be continually able to identify and implement ways to improve the efficiency of the department. Payroll costs form almost 40% of the NT's cost base. With increased pressure on public funding, the way in which the NT spends will be under even more scrutiny. This puts increased demand on the payroll team to provide accurate and detailed management information.

• Proven experience of running a complex payroll department and a high degree of professionalism
• Strong technical, payroll system and taxation knowledge and the ability to keep up to date with changes to legislation and best practice
• The ability to critically appraise the payroll system, processes and controls, and identify and implement changes to the payroll processes and procedures
• Proven experience of managing staff with the ability to encourage and motivate, creating an open and positive environment to enable people to succeed
• A resilient, highly motivated individual who has the ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team.