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Payroll and Pensions Administrator
| Posting date: | 22 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,500.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 23500 - 23500 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2024 |
| Location: | Loughborough, LE11 4SQ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUL20242748 |
Summary
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is recruiting for a Payroll and Pensions Administrator to join our friendly finance team. This role could be your next career opportunity. If you are a great team player with good attention to detail and strong numeracy skills and want to be part of our success, we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
Working within our friendly payroll team this role is responsible for providing payroll and pension administration support for all staff within the trust. This role works with the wider payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, management of pensions, compliance with statutory requirements, and effective communication with staff regarding payroll and pension queries.
Payroll Administration
Maintain payroll records and update employee details as necessary.
Work with the HR team to ensure new starter information is complete on the system.
Liaise with staff members in response to payroll-related enquiries and work with the wider team to find answers and provide timely resolutions.
Co-ordinate with the schools to help in the resolution of queries and train new staff members on core processes.
Support the team with monthly payroll processing.
Administer the expense system.
Pensions Administration
Administration tasks for pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This will include liaising with staff members and the pension schemes on matters such as pension opt-outs, missing service, and retirement requests.
Act as first line contact for pension providers for administrative queries.
Generate pension reports for review by management.
Work with wider team to ensure accurate pension contributions and timely submission of returns.
Full time 37 hours per week role, Part time hours considered, permanent, 52 week per annum but there is flexibility to fit in with reduced weekly hours for the right candidate.
Salary & Benefits
NJC 5, FTE £23,500 per annum/ pro rata for part time candidates
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Essential
GSCE Maths at Grade 6 or above
Previous experience of end to end payroll
Highly numerate and analytical
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Good excel skills and confident in using IT systems.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Advocate for the promotion of the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people; promotor of equal opportunities
Desirable
CIPP Payroll Technicians Certificate Level 3
CIPP Certificate in Pensions Administration – Level 3
Previous experience of month end pension reporting
Familiarity with LGPS and TPS
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
Working within our friendly payroll team this role is responsible for providing payroll and pension administration support for all staff within the trust. This role works with the wider payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, management of pensions, compliance with statutory requirements, and effective communication with staff regarding payroll and pension queries.
Payroll Administration
Maintain payroll records and update employee details as necessary.
Work with the HR team to ensure new starter information is complete on the system.
Liaise with staff members in response to payroll-related enquiries and work with the wider team to find answers and provide timely resolutions.
Co-ordinate with the schools to help in the resolution of queries and train new staff members on core processes.
Support the team with monthly payroll processing.
Administer the expense system.
Pensions Administration
Administration tasks for pension schemes, including Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This will include liaising with staff members and the pension schemes on matters such as pension opt-outs, missing service, and retirement requests.
Act as first line contact for pension providers for administrative queries.
Generate pension reports for review by management.
Work with wider team to ensure accurate pension contributions and timely submission of returns.
Full time 37 hours per week role, Part time hours considered, permanent, 52 week per annum but there is flexibility to fit in with reduced weekly hours for the right candidate.
Salary & Benefits
NJC 5, FTE £23,500 per annum/ pro rata for part time candidates
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Essential
GSCE Maths at Grade 6 or above
Previous experience of end to end payroll
Highly numerate and analytical
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Good excel skills and confident in using IT systems.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Advocate for the promotion of the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people; promotor of equal opportunities
Desirable
CIPP Payroll Technicians Certificate Level 3
CIPP Certificate in Pensions Administration – Level 3
Previous experience of month end pension reporting
Familiarity with LGPS and TPS
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.