Payroll Administrator in Stapleford

We are outstanding, you can be too. As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a crucial role within the Finance Team. You will provide close support to our Payroll Manager to ensure that Portland Charity employees are compensated accurately and on time, contributing to the smooth operation of our college.

Responsibilities

• Processing employee time sheets
• Promptly responding to payroll related queries
• Processing payments such as sickness absence or maternity
• Providing general administrative support to the Payroll team
• As you grow within the role, you could be responsible for end to end payroll for one or more of our subsidiaries

About Portland Charity

Portland College is a vibrant environment with multiple departments across the main campus as well as two additional campuses, and two subsidiaries. During the working day, you will come into regular contact with Portland employees who require support. It is imperative, therefore, that you have a friendly, professional and helpful approach.

Pre-employment and How to Apply

As part of our pre-employment checks, we will be required to carry out a Basic DBS check for this role; this role will not involve regulated activity with our learners/citizens. Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form. In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit. Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

What We Do and People and Culture

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website.

Working at Portland Charity – Benefits

• A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
• Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
• You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options
• Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications
• Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

Equality and Safeguarding

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

• Essential: Maths and English Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE Grade C.
• Desirable: Relevant Level 3 qualification or higher in Payroll or Finance.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday, 22.5 hours, 10:00am – 2:30pm. We are happy to discuss alternatives to the above days/hours at interview.

Safeguarding and Right to Work

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Application Process

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form. In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit. Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform. If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

Disability and Mindful Employer

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.