Payroll Administrator

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Portsmouth is looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations across multiple campuses. The role involves ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, processing payroll, and advising on various payroll and pension matters. Candidates should have a background in payroll, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This part-time, permanent role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the educational development of students while receiving competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous Local Government pension

Access to college staff development programmes

Free car parking

Onsite discounts at college facilities

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Good standard of Maths and English skills required.
• Background in Payroll is essential.
• Commitment to professional development is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of payroll functions.
• Ensure completion of accurate monthly and annual returns for all pension schemes.
• Advise managers and HR on payroll and pension issues.

Skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Computer literate

Education

Relevant Payroll qualification or willingness to work towards

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Highbury Campus

Salary: £14,885.94 - £15,309.24Actual Salary, £25,035.44 - £25,747.35Full 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

To be successful in this role, below is 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 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.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.