Payroll Manager

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 in 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

• 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 and 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.