At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team processing payroll for 5,000 police officers and staff monthly.
- Company: Be part of a supportive policing family dedicated to community safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy career progression, generous leave, and discounts on everyday spending.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while ensuring fair pay for those who protect us.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll, strong analytical skills, and excellent IT proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 31345 - 35020 £ per year.
Division / Department: People Services
Grade: Surrey Police Grade F / Sussex Police Grade 9
Status: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range: Surrey Police £31,345 – £35,020 / Sussex Police £30,897 – £33,603
Working Hours: 36.0 Hours per week
Shift Allowance: No
Politically Restricted: No
Location: Multiple locations (see advert)
The starting salary is usually at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day you will be part of a policing family working to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm, and keep people safe. Your main responsibility is to work as part of a team processing pay for approximately 5,000 Surrey and Sussex Police officers and staff on a monthly basis. You will provide expert advice and guidance on payroll queries and ensure that all salary, allowance and expense payments comply with statutory, legislative and police regulations and terms and conditions.
Skills & Experience
- Substantial experience in a payroll environment with an understanding of principles, practices and legislation.
- Strong analytical skills for reviewing data relating to pay, pensions and employment history.
- Proven ability to handle queries from all levels, both in person and over the telephone, and build rapport with stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills, especially with spreadsheets; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with payroll software (EPayfact for Surrey or SAP for Sussex is preferred).
- Experience in supervision and demonstrated ability to prioritise and delegate tasks.
Benefits
- Career progression
- Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Discounts for everyday spend
- On-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- Generous and supportive parental leave
- Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- Discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Further Information
For more information please contact Emma Kitchen, Payroll Team Leader (Surrey), or Jazz Sayers, Payroll Team Leader (Sussex).
Diversity Statement
We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. We value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of all staff and are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter, a member of Disability Confident, and hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status.
Payroll Officer employer: Sussex Police
As a Payroll Officer with Surrey and Sussex Police, you will join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding the community while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and career progression. With generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and access to on-site gyms and sports clubs, this role offers not just a job, but a fulfilling career in a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter.
