Payroll Officer

Isle of Wight College - Payroll Officer

Are you an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a new challenge? The Isle of Wight College seeks a dedicated professional to join our team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team and help us continue supporting our Island community. 

This role will be initially fixed-term for 6-9 months, whilst we transition to our new HRIS/Payroll provisions.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full payroll provision for the college staff.
• Process timesheets and handle expenses through payroll systems.
• Administer pension schemes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Liaise with HMRC and manage tax-related tasks.
• Provide staff support and address payroll-related queries.

Qualifications:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths is required.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPP, CPP) is desirable.

Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll management.
• Familiarity with pension administration and HMRC regulations.
• Working knowledge of payroll/HMRC legislation
• Demonstrable experience of using Payroll systems, to process and manage payroll provisions

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Good communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally to the College.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, whilst remaining calm 
• Ability to use initiative and judgement, understanding when to seek support. 
• Ability to produce reports relating to payroll data, for transfer to management accounts teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

If you have the qualifications and experience we’re looking for, and you’re ready to manage a comprehensive payroll provision, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, detailing your suitability for the role.   Please send your CV to [email protected] by no later than noon on the 25th May 2024.  Please be advised that the college reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date, please ensure you send your CV promptly. 

Isle of Wight College is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.