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At AAT it’s our mission to make it possible for more people to experience the opportunities a career in finance brings, through our accessible qualifications and supportive community.
We are the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees, as well as products and services to support our members and customers throughout their careers.
Term: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.
What exactly will you be doing?
As the People Analytics, Payroll and Systems Manager, you will take ownership of our comprehensive HR system, overseeing core HR, payroll, recruitment, performance management, and reporting modules. You will analyse people data, developing insightful reports that support strategic decision making. Additionally, you'll lead our payroll, coordinating annual and monthly cycles, and foster strong partnerships with the third-party Payroll and pension providers.
Major objectives
The major objectives for the role are:
To own the HR system and all associated processes, continuously enhancing the available functionality to ensure efficient utilisation across the organisation.
To prepare and analyse people data, delivering clear and structured reporting that provides valuable insights, recognises trends, and identify areas where further reporting is required.
To maintain the integrity of HR data and ensure strict compliance with data protection rules, safeguarding the confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive information.
To lead payroll, ensuring all employees receive accurate and timely pay through meticulous oversight and coordination of payroll activities.
What are we looking for?
Extensive hands-on experience in managing and maintaining HR systems, with proficiency in iTrent or similar platforms.
Strong data management practices, ensuring compliance with GDPR and maintaining data integrity.
Proficient in numerical acumen and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Excellent attention to detail, logical thinking, and the ability to manage a varied workload autonomously.
Knowledge of payroll processing, including inputting and managing payroll activities within HR systems.
Demonstrated ability to analyse data, prepare reports, and effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Broad exposure to HR processes, business continuity planning and preparing data reports for various stakeholders.
Familiarity with data visualisation tools like PowerBI for preparing insightful and visually appealing reports is desirable.
What are the benefits?
At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:
Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days’ annual leave, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme, life assurance, and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Cycle2Work scheme and much more.
Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 21 April 2024 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.
It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in the Best Companies survey, and we have recently launched our strategy to 2030.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.
Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!
Interested?
To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.
