At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate payroll operations and ensure compliance with statutory requirements for 250+ employees.
- Company: SERC is a key player in Northern Ireland's Further Education sector, focusing on innovation and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, a defined benefit pension scheme, and free access to gym facilities.
- Other info: This is a full-time, permanent position based at the Newtownards Campus.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic institution committed to social inclusion and continuous improvement in education.
- Qualifications: Must have a professional payroll qualification and at least three years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 46142 - 46142 £ per year.
Band 7, SCP 32-35, £42,839 - £46,142 per annum
Full-time, permanent post, 36 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 5pm & Friday 8.45am - 3.30pm
Newtownards Campus
About us
Northern Ireland's Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success.
If you're interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you.
Employee Benefits
- 26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years' service)
- Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas.
- NILGOSC defined benefit CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%.
- Annual free health checks onsite.
- Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme.
- Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms.
- Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Teachers Credit Union.
- Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy.
Job Purpose
The post holder will report to the Deputy Head of Finance and represent them, and the section as required, within the post holder's own sphere of responsibility. The post holder is responsible for coordinating payroll operations for the College, and for ensuring all employees are paid their contractual and statutory amounts. The post holder will be responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing robust payroll and pension processes and procedures, and for ensuring adherence to legislative requirements.
Essential Assessment Criteria
- Professional qualification in payroll (e.g. CIPP or equivalent).
- Demonstrate a minimum of three years post qualified experience of payroll processing to strict month deadlines, including managing all aspects of payroll including statutory deductions, benefits and year-end operations.
- Demonstrate a minimum of three years post qualified experience of payroll liaison/communication. The experience should include:
- Liaising with external stakeholders: HMRC, Pension Bodies, Trade Unions, Court Systems, etc.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders - HR advisors, operational departments, Finance department.
- Demonstrate a minimum of three years post qualified experience of payroll system administration, including configuration and systems development.
- Post qualification experience will be deemed to have commenced from the date on which the applicants passed their payroll qualification.
- Defined as processing payroll for 250+ employees.
Notes
Essential Criteria 5-8 will be assessed at interview only.
For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached job description.
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SERC offers a supportive environment with a focus on creativity and inclusivity. Located in Newtownards, it provides extensive employee benefits including a corporate healthcare cash plan and continuous professional development opportunities. The college plays a vital role in shaping the local economy through high-quality education.
