Senior Payroll & Pensions Administrator

£34,980, rising to £38,205 The Directorate of Finance and Legal Services is recruiting for a Senior Payroll and Pensions Administrator who will assist the Payroll & Pensions Manager (deputising in their absence) with the efficient running of the University’s payroll and pensions team ensuring a high standard of customer care and in accordance with the University’s statutory and contractual obligations. The role involves Preparation of the University’s monthly payroll for internal authorisation and BACS payment. Reconcile and pay monthly pension contributions and monthly annual returns to the University’s pension provides. Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly statutory returns and monthly payments to HMRC, DWP, UNISON,and GAYE. Assist the Payroll & Pensions Manager with reconciling end of year statutory pension returns and resolve queries to meet the pension scheme’s deadlines. Supervising a team of 2 administrators to ensure timely despatch of day-to-day workload issues. Working with the People Directorate Information Systems (PDIS) team on continuous improvement and systems development. You will have BTEC Level 3 in Payroll Techniques Payroll Procedures. Payroll and pensions experience at a supervisory level for a large organisation. Excellent knowledge of UK payroll regulations and experience applying the legislation in order to produce a monthly payroll. Knowledge of public sector pensions and experience in the administration of pension schemes. Accuracy and attention to detail working in to tight deadlines. Excellent customer service skills. You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below. CV and Personal Statement: As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button on the Oxford Brookes vacancy page. You will be routed to this when you click on the above “Apply” button. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV. At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.  Closing Date: 30-Jan-2024 Location: Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus For more information: pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk