Interim Payroll Manager

Michael Page (UK); Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to add real value to an established and successful team.
• 6 month interim contract, based in Carbrook Sheffield, with 50/50 hybrid working

About Our Client

Working for South Yorkshire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets; our police staff work side by side with uniformed officers. A strong team of professional support staff work behind the scenes in many different areas of our organisation, including in finance. We need skilled people, like you, to join our police family to keep our South Yorkshire communities safe. We have an annual budget in excess of £300 million and employ over 3,000 police officers and 2,200 support staff. South Yorkshire Police are committed to attracting, selecting, hiring, retaining and developing a diverse and professional workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, enabling us to meet and exceed our corporate finance goals and objectives.

Like most organisations, South Yorkshire Police is transforming the way we deliver our services and run the organisation to meet ever more demanding challenges. We have a Medium-Term Resource Strategy underpinned by a draft recovery plan to help achieve our mission. The Finance department is very much at the centre of delivering this strategy working collaboratively with all senior leaders across the organisation and our external partners. Therefore, as part of this we are looking for talented individuals who are experienced finance professionals, resilient and driven to achieve change.

For more on working with South Yorkshire Police, visit their microsite for an overview of the finance department, insights into their important work across the force, a message from the Chief Constable, and team testimonials, including from Head of Corporate Finance Rebecca Siyolwe.

Job Description

• To lead, manage and develop staff within the team, fostering a high-performance culture. Including line management of Payroll Clerks and Officers and deputising for the Senior Payroll, Pensions and Systems lead where required.
• To manage and maintain an effective payroll service, ensuring all employees are paid correctly in line with regulations and law.
• Complete all necessary year-end and period-end reporting.
• Ensure the organisation is compliant with HMRC, including attending national meetings with relevant government organisations.
• Provide expert payroll advice to employees and managers relating to pay and deductions, termination payments and matters of compliance and legislation.
• Contingency planning - developing and implementing a procedure to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain and develop relationships with all stakeholders of Oracle.
• Providing support to the Senior Payroll Pensions and Systems manager in payroll systems implementation and upgrades including Oracle Cloud.

The Successful Applicant

• Certification in payroll management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing payroll operations.
• Proven experience in leading, managing and developing a payroll team.
• Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and able to evidence steps taken to continue development.
• Experience in performance management and implementing team development strategies.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations related to payroll.
• Experience with payroll software and systems, as well as general proficiency in using technology to improve payroll processes.
• Experience in providing exceptional customer service and offering specialist advice and knowledge to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems - any Oracle experience would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to gather, analyse, and evaluate information to support decision-making and action.
• Open to change, intellectually curious and able to challenge existing thinking to initiate and embrace innovation.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll-related legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a highly pressurised environment.

What's on Offer

• A highly competitive salary starting from £42,897 per anum.
• 50/50 hybrid working from South Yorkshire Police HQ in Carbrook Sheffield.
• Access to a generous pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance (pro rata to length of contract).
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working.
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025.
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club.
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks.