Payroll and Benefits Officer
Salary range: Point 24 to 30 (£27,370-32,658) Location/s: All Group sites as required Hours/ work pattern: 37 hours, term time etc
London South East Education Group
We are a social enterprise which goes beyond simply delivering education. Every part of our group focuses on ensuring that every student is nurtured to help them flourish and achieve their full potential. We are also determined to make a difference to our communities by improving economic and social health, generating social value by working closely with our partners, students, staff and stakeholders. Our mission is helping to shape what we teach, how we do business, how we develop our staff and how we support our learners.
The Role
An experienced Payroll professional is required to support the Group Payroll Managers to deliver a high-quality Payroll function, with a commitment to customer service. This role will support the accurate and timely production of the monthly payroll runs, including the production of all reports and third-party payments, the administration of the LGPS, TPS and NEST pension schemes, including Monthly Data Collection (MDC) returns, notification of member changes and resolution of employee pension queries and act as a key point of contact for staff payroll related enquiries.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE level and have or be working towards a payroll qualification and be willing to attend payroll update courses. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll also have excellent organisational skills and able to work to tight deadlines.
Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments. We are investors in people accredited and committed to professional development of our staff members. Recognised nationally in 2021 by the TES, as Overall FE Provider of the Year, FE College of the Year ad winning the Contribution to the Local Community award.
If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us.
How to apply: For internal candidates only.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate, then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College’s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
Closing date: 15/1/2023
Interviews: 26/1/2023
