Payroll Officer

**About the role and our team**

Join our friendly team at the Office of Human Resources as a Payroll Officer

As the largest employer on the Island, the OHR Payroll Team work hard in the background ensuring that the pay for over 10,000 IOM Government employees is processed correctly and on time.

The role is varied, challenging and fast-paced. You’ll fluctuate between administration, customer service and problem solving. On a daily basis you’ll input payroll changes, handle colleague queries and work with our internal partners including the Tax Office and the Public Sector Pensions Authority. We also work closely with teams across the wider Office of Human Resources (OHR) such as recruitment, employment changes and business partners.

A keen eye for detail is important as understandably accuracy is of paramount importance in this role. We’re looking for someone who is customer focused and works in an organised manner. You’ll handle queries in a positive, caring and sensitive manner that is reflective of our critical HR Service.

If you enjoy working with people, have a strong customer focus, great attention to detail and want to be part of our supportive, friendly team then we would love to hear from you

**What does our own team say about working in Payroll?**
- “Payroll provides a work environment where no two days are the same. Through promoting _**_innovation_**_ throughout the team, our payroll procedures are _**_constantly evolving _**_in order to improve our accuracy and precision.”_
- “The culture within the team is one of_**_ collaboration and support_**_. With deadlines around every corner, it is essential that our team _**_pool their knowledge_**_ to help each other navigate complex payroll queries that may arise. In order promote a_**_ friendly_**_ work environment, our team like the occasional evening out, and for those who want to come along we arrange quarterly socials, providing the opportunity to socialise outside the office and _**_build relationships_**_.”_
- “The opportunity to _**_work closely_**_ with departments such as Treasury and the Public Sector Pensions Authority, is a great way to _**_diversify _**_your skill set and things outside of the usual HR environment.”_

**What can this role offer me?**

If working flexibly is important to you, you’ll be happy to know we operate a flexi-time system making it easier to reclaim any additional hours worked and to fit your other commitments around your work life.

As Payroll is a central service, you'll be able to work closely with managers and staff from across the whole of the Public Service. Payroll is also part of the Office of Human Resources (OHR), so you'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues from across HR Advisory, Recruitment and Employment Changes. We're a big, friendly team in OHR and there's always lots going on, from lunch and learn sessions about different HR topics, to office quizzes and team nights out.

You can also take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes access to all the great courses the Isle of Man Government offer through LEAD, our Learning, Education and Development Service.

We are part of the Activ8 Scheme which aims to deliver and co-ordinate a wide range of inclusive physical activities across the Island for all abilities, helping participants improve their overall health, fitness, wellbeing and reach personal targets. Session costs are discounted and a loyalty scheme is in place to further support those taking part.

To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us click here.

**How to find out more and apply**

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Collin Morgan on 01624 642775.

**Additional information**

Please note a basic police check is required for this post,** **which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

**We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment**

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at **hr