Compensation Specialist

3 weeks ago

Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom Office for National Statistics Full time

Job Overview

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) stands as the foremost provider of official statistics in the UK, addressing a variety of significant economic, social, and demographic subjects. Our responsibilities encompass assessing fluctuations in the UK economy's value, estimating the population's size, distribution, and characteristics, and delivering indicators related to price inflation, employment, earnings, crime, and migration.

The Payroll and Pensions division plays a crucial role within the Finance, Planning, and Performance Directorate at ONS, with a strong focus on enhancing employee experience. Our team delivers a payroll service that adheres to legislative standards while offering effective advice and maintaining robust relationships with key external partners, including HM Treasury, Cabinet Office, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and the Civil Service Pension scheme (MyCSP).

Position Details

The Pay Unit consists of a dedicated team of 9 members operating from multiple locations. You will report directly to the Assistant Payroll Manager. Our primary goal is to ensure the precise and timely disbursement of wages and salaries to all ONS personnel, whether they are based on-site or working in the field. We manage a substantial monthly payroll, adhering to strict deadlines and handling a high volume of transactions, data entry, and verification. Additionally, we oversee the calculation and implementation of statutory and voluntary deductions from employee compensation, ensuring prompt payments to relevant agencies such as HMRC for taxes and National Insurance, pension contributions, charitable donations, and fees for private healthcare services.

We collaborate with Consultants to Government and Industry (CGI) for the provision of payroll software and services on a semi-managed basis. This arrangement allows the Pay Unit direct access to input and modify employee pay records, including new hires, permanent changes (such as personal information), temporary adjustments (like overtime and performance-related pay), and terminations.

You will be responsible for receiving payroll-related information and instructions from various sources, verifying their validity and authorization, and subsequently calculating and entering data into the payroll system. Addressing pay-related inquiries is a vital aspect of this role, whether they originate from staff, managers, the Human Resources Advisory Hub, or external agencies such as HMRC and the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP).

While not mandatory, prior experience in a payroll position, particularly with a computerized payroll system, would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately calculating and entering data into the Payroll system in a timely manner to support the authority's operations.
  • Generating high-quality and precise outputs within established timelines.
  • Utilizing Oracle Fusion for data entry and analysis.
  • Reviewing information from external sources for quality assurance and resolving data discrepancies.
  • Responding to inquiries and resolving issues through collaboration with Human Resources teams, business areas, or employees.
  • Providing support, training, and guidance to team members.
  • Performing additional tasks as assigned by management.

Candidate Profile

To qualify for this role, you must demonstrate the following Essential Criteria:

  • Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, including basic formula usage.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proven experience collaborating within an effective team.
  • Capability to handle employee inquiries confidentially and sensitively.

Assessment Criteria

During the selection process, candidates will be evaluated based on the following behaviors:

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Working Together

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the Office for National Statistics contributes towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

As part of the Civil Service, we offer a range of key benefits shared with other departments, along with unique offerings designed to support our valued colleagues.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ONS, we strive to attract the best talent from a diverse pool and are proud to be an inclusive employer. As a member of the Business Disability Forum and a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment for all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

During the application process, candidates will have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments as needed. For any inquiries regarding adjustments prior to applying, please reach out to the recruitment team.

If you require accessible versions of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team for assistance.

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