At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a high-quality payroll service and manage a small team.
- Company: Join the University of Bradford, committed to social impact and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, family-friendly policies, and generous pension schemes.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent support for diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a difference in payroll and pensions while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification and experience in payroll and pensions required.
The predicted salary is between 31236 - 33951 £ per year.
The Payroll and Pensions department pays approximately 2000 employees on a monthly basis (salaried and casuals). We strive to deliver an excellent service to all staff, assisting them through various stages of their work lifecycle. We’ve recently gone live with a new HRP system and are now in the process of embedding the system into our daily operations.
The University of Bradford is seeking a Deputy Payroll and Pensions Manager to support the delivery of a high-quality, compliant payroll service. This role requires you to be the primary contact for the Payroll & Pensions team. To provide expertise in a professional and technical manner, and to support the team during the preparation of the monthly payroll. With a high level of technical knowledge around Pay As You Earn legislation, you will work with a wide range of people on a wide range of tasks, including providing complex tax, national insurance and pension information in a simple to understand format. You will liaise directly with People Services, third-party agencies such as HMRC and with the various Pension providers on all matters pay and pension related. The role requires you to self–manage your workload and the workload of a small team of Payroll & Pensions Officers. You will be the key point of contact for complex and technical queries.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Level 3 qualification (e.g. A level/BTEC level 3, T level, Advanced apprenticeship) or similar.
- Experience of processing payroll and pensions information and working in a payroll &/or Pensions team.
- Experience of submitting monthly pension returns – ideally LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) & USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme).
- In-depth knowledge of PAYE legislation and current pension legislation.
- Experience in managing and leading a team, including delegating tasks, developing other people and fostering collaborations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Ability to use Windows based software applications and payroll systems/pension administration portals.
In Return We Offer:
- 25 days holiday (Grade 8), 30 days (Grade 9) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
- Family-friendly policies.
- Great campus facilities including unique fitness centre, eye clinic, physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation, counselling & mental health services, on-site nursery, food & drink outlets.
- Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme.
- Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
Deputy Payroll and Pensions Manager - Grade 6 * in Bradford employer: University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering
The University of Bradford is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 25-30 days of holiday, family-friendly policies, and access to excellent campus facilities, staff can thrive both personally and professionally. The university's commitment to diversity and equality ensures that all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to meaningful projects within the IT sector.
Contact Details:
University of Bradford School of Computing and Engineering Recruitment Team
