Senior Payroll Officer in Bracknell

Your new role We’re excited to be looking for a new Senior Payroll Officer to join our back office team to make sure our internal customers continue to receive a service second to none – and we need you! We are a team of three responsible for all payroll queries and we’re looking for someone ideally have previous payroll experience, be confident, with sound judgement and able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

You’ll support and assist the Payroll Manager in providing a strategic, effective and comprehensive payroll service. You’ll be responsible for processing Payroll & Pensions function for Abri and administration of the various pension schemes including auto enrolment and SMART pensions.

No two days will be the same in this role so enthusiasm, a can-do attitude, methodical thinking and a genuine passion for always wanting to go the extra mile will be essential as you’ll take ownership of your role by making sure accuracy and integrity of the payroll system in line with the Organisation standards and HMRC legislation, and that all the accuracy of payroll input and liaise with relevant managers and HR if required information is incomplete.

Our customers’ wellbeing remains at the heart of everything we do - it’s our priority that they’re supported throughout their payroll and pensions journey. Remember, we don’t just want to do things the way they’ve always been done, we want do things even better!

You’ll have the confidence and assertiveness to engage with customers, sometimes managing difficult conversations, and using your excellent people skills to resolve any issues relating to their pay. If you want the opportunity to join a team as committed as you are and want to make sure our customers continue to receive a service second to none, we want to hear from you!

The role is based at our Bracknell office (RG12 1RF) being in the office a minimum of three days per week to connect and collaborate with colleagues and the other two days can be worked from at a place of your choosing whether that’s at another of our offices, a cafe or at home.

Who we are Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage over 58,000 homes and various community assets, serving around 113,000 customers across the South of England. We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive.

What does that look like in real terms? We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient. We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most. We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone. As we grow, we’re reestablishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.

More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at www.abri.co.uk.