Finance Lead – Payroll and Pensions

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
NRG PLC

We are delighted to be working with one of the UK’s largest Police Forces to recruit a Finance Lead to join their Payroll & Pensions team. The role will be on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

This opportunity comes with agile working, flexible working hours, and opportunities for flexi-time.

As well as flexible working, there are lots more benefits:• Flexible agile working patterns – potential for fully remote working• 26 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 3 years’ service and 30 days for 5+ years.• Competitive pension scheme • Childcare vouchers• Discounts on shopping and eating out • Extensive paid sick leave

The role:

Working closely with the Deputy Payroll & Pensions Manager, you will have extensive payroll and pensions experience at a managerial level, and you will be responsible for the leadership, management, development and delivery of an effective payroll and pension’s function.

You will be leading a team comprising Payroll and Pensions Co-ordinators and Payroll and Pensions Officers.

Your key duties will include:

• To manage and lead the Payroll & Pensions function • Engage with key stakeholders, staff associations and unions where necessary to ensure the service provision meets expectations and requirements• Provide interpretation, advice, guidance and recommendations to key stakeholders on all matters in Payroll & Pensions areas.• To be the Finance lead on any force projects/change management which effect individuals pay, pensions or benefits• To be responsible for and manage the provision of pensions for all current, retired and deferred staff across all pension schemes, ensuring all regulations are interpreted and implemented correctly

The requirements:

• At least 5 years relevant experience in payroll & pensions at a managerial level• Extensive knowledge of all legislation and regulations pertaining to pay and pensions• Experience of managing and prioritising conflicting priorities to meet organisational objectives• Proven experience of delivering significant organisational change• To be a confident and articulate presenter of complex, technical information• Experience and knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme• Practical experience of managing a team

If you’re interested in this role, click “Apply Now” and a member of our team will be in touch.