Payroll Administrator

**Payroll Administrator - Temp - Leicestershire**

We are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to work within a large law enforcement organization in Leicestershire. It is a temporary role, however with the potential to go long-term.

The main responsibility of the Payroll Administrator is to ensure that the payroll functions required to pay all staff in the organization are carried out accurately and on time.

**Key Responsibilities**
- To maintain an up to date working knowledge of Inland Revenue legislation affecting all statutory payments and deductions to calculate net pay for Police Officers and Police Staff.
- To be fully conversant with the payroll system in order to input data to produce the Police Officer and Police Staff payrolls for both Leicestershire & Derbyshire, establishing procedures and routines to calculate and check payrolls in conjunction withthe Senior Payroll Administrator
- To have a working knowledge of both the Police Officer and Local Government Pension schemes and provide information to the scheme administrators in relation to changes in membership, status and financial data in order for pensions to be calculated.
- Provide training as required to users of the payroll system.
- To be fully conversant with the reporting tools within the iTrent payroll system in order to create and run ad hoc management reports. IPPM Diploma in Payroll Management (grade 6 level).
- To assist the Senior Payroll Administrator in the following: Checking, authorising and uplifting overtime and expenses batches; Ensuring payrolls are input to deadlines / timetable as agreed with the payroll provider; Checking Maternity & LGPS calculations;Running and checking reports after initial payroll run; Satisfactorily resolving issues / queries regarding payroll issues; Preparing payroll for sign off; Preparing third party pay overs and HMRC reconciliation; Assisting with team training Actively seekout opportunities to develop the payroll system to streamline processes further.
- To communicate at all levels and with all parties to challenge instructions and answer pay and pension queries internally and with external organisations in a timely manner.
- Provide advice to employees / officers and line managers on the completion of travel and expense claim forms.
- Complete earning enquiries (e.g., mortgage enquires, solicitors' letters), national statistics surveys and Freedom of Information requests on behalf of the force, collating information and drafting letters in response for approval.
- To have an up-to-date knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Force Information security policy ensuring that all transactions / disclosures are in accordance with the legislation / policy.
- Undertake one-off projects as agreed by the Head of Finance, Payroll services Manager or Senior Payroll Administrator.
- Undertake such other duties commensurate with the post as may be required for the safe and effective performance of the job.
- This role description should develop along with the changing demands of policing reflected in force Objectives and priorities.
- Be flexible in terms of working location and be prepared to work temporarily at other locations within the force area, undertaking a similar role.

**To Be Successful**:

- To be educated to GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Math's or able to demonstrate the ability to work at that level (Grade 4).
- To hold the IPPM Practitioner Certificate in Payroll Administration or equivalent (Grade 5).
- To hold the IPPM Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent (Grade 6).
- Ability to input high volumes of data and carry out basic calculations quickly and accurately.
- Experience of working in a Payroll/Finance environment and able to prioritise workload to achieve tight deadlines.
- Be able to work effectively on your own initiative and as part of a team in order to optimise performance and service provision.
- Can communicate confidently and effectively at all levels using both written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide high quality customer service to individuals and departments, seeking to actively improve working practices and service delivery.
- Hold a level of awareness of diversity issues appropriate to this role.
- Excellent IT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and use of large, computerised payroll systems.

**Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?**

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick andeasy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.