Durham University is looking to appoint 2 temporary Interim Senior Payroll Managers to their team for a period of 6-12 months.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of HROD, the purpose of these roles is to support the Human Resources Department in the effective delivery and management of the operational aspects of the University’s payroll function. The role holders will be responsible for:

- all activity relating to the delivery of monthly payrolls in respect of circa 6,000 employees.

- leading and developing the department responsible for all payroll and processes, paying over 6,000 employees, workers and students each month.

- overseeing the management of the payroll administration functions of the department, ensuring the service delivers timely, accurate and compliant payments to employees and external stakeholders such as HMRC.

- managing the variety of payments across several staffing groups including casual workers and those working overseas.

- leading the team to deliver the highest levels of service.

- working collaboratively with stakeholders across the University to deliver a valued service that is responsive to the needs of staff.

The University operates a number of payrolls overseas. It is the responsibility of this role to maintain, in line with legislation, changes and challenge individuals where compliance is not adhered to. The post holder will also place customer service at the centre of the department activities and focus on ways of evaluating and improving standards.

The roles are offered on a hybrid basis, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays being office days and Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at home.

Essential Criteria

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop excellent working relationships both internally and externally.

2. Excellent digital competence with demonstrable skills in using core digital tools including internet, email, digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, project planning, financial systems.

3. Holds a CIPP Foundation degree in Payroll Management (or equivalent) and able to demonstrate continuing professional development required to maintain professional recognition within a payroll arena.

4. Membership of CIPP.

5. Professional payroll practitioner with knowledge and expertise used to contributing to the delivery and development of services, events and activities within an organisation.

6. Experience of implementing policy and procedures and involvement with future changes for a service area.

7. Experience of leading and developing high performing teams.

8. Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory (HMRC in particular) and organisational policy and guidelines.

9. Experience of providing specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues.

10. Experience of being able to network effectively and develop strong and productive working relationships, to influence perceptions of the University.

11. Knowledge of relevant legislative and statutory regulations.

Desirable Criteria

1. The candidatse would ideally have knowledge of Oracle Fusion or a similar cloud-based Payroll system.

2. Experience of working in an organisation that has multiple contract types and both hourly paid and salaried staff would be advantageous.

This vacancy is being advertised on behlaf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are operating as an Employment Business.

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