Payroll & Pensions Coordinator
The Opportunity
The Payroll & Pensions Coordinator role represents an exciting opportunity for an individual to be part of a fast-moving professional support team in Keele University’s Human Resources Directorate. The Directorate is responsible for Resource & Talent Management, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Projects, Policy & EDI, Payroll & Pensions, Organisational Development, Occupational Health and Keele Day Nursery.
The post holder will be part of a team responsible for the provision of an all-encompassing effective and efficient professional payroll & pensions administration service to staff. A service that covers all elements of pay and associated deductions, pensions administration and the provision of technical payroll and pensions guidance and support to staff.
You must have a flexible approach to support the business needs of the Service.
You should be educated to A Level/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent work experience within a large organisation. A recognised professional payroll qualification is desirable but not essential. You should have detailed and up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation.Ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise your own workload. Also be a strong team player and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. You should value the importance of working cohesively with a variety of stakeholders, embracing diverse perspectives and a culture of mutual respect, confidentiality and support.
You would strive to communicate effectively and empathetically and embrace continuous improvement practice.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade 5 (Keele Spine)
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from men for this role.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to ApplyFor full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Ann Allender – hr.payroll@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 5 November 2024