Payroll Manager

FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE PAYROLL MANAGER PO3 SCP 34 - 37 £42,403 - £45,441, subject to Job Evaluation Review in approx. one year Plus 19% employer pension contribution 1 x Permanent, 37 hours per week Location: Antrim Civic Centre, but may be required to work at any Council site This is an office-based position and remote working is unavailable MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB GENERAL ROLE Lead, motivate and manage staff within the Payroll Team to provide a high quality payroll service and pensions administration within the Council. SPECIFIC ROLE Act as the Lead officer for Pay, Pensions Administration, Tax and National Insurance contributions etc. ensuring current legislative requirements are met and good governance of Council's Finances relating to these service areas. Implement and continuously develop the computerised Payroll System to provide an efficient service which is fit for purpose. Provide advice to Management and Staff on all matters relating to Payroll and Pensions administration. General applicant information: Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post. Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post includin g the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information) A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit. Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2024 AT 12 NOON. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY 08 NOVEMBER 2024. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities. #nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register