Jobs, fresher vacancy - Payroll Manager • Chichester

Company: CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Chichester

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:• Responsible for the day-to-day management of payroll and HR administration services for West Sussex County Council employees, schools, and external partners.• Lead a team of approximately 30 staff to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll and HR transactions.• Oversee service delivery, develop team capability, and implement process improvements to enhance customer experience.• Act as the professional specialist for payroll and HR administration, providing advice, guidance, and decision-making with full knowledge of services and regulations.Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):• Manage and direct daily payroll and HR administration operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.• Lead, develop, and support a team to manage complex payroll, pensions, and HR enquiries.• Design, develop, and implement compliant and effective payroll and HR systems and processes.• Monitor performance and identify opportunities for service improvement.• Ensure high-quality service delivery to employees, managers, schools, and external partners.• Provide expert advice and guidance on payroll, HR administration, and regulatory requirements.• Contribute to team and service development, including setting targets, planning work, and fostering a positive working culture.• Support training and on-site meetings as required (minimum one day per week in the office).Skills/Experience:• Extensive experience in payroll management and HR administration.• Strong leadership and people management experience, ideally leading a team of 20+ staff.• Sound knowledge of payroll processes, pensions, HR administration, and relevant legislation.• Experience implementing and improving payroll/HR systems and processes.• Strong analytical and performance monitoring skills.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with employees, managers, schools, and external partners.• Ability to manage complex payroll and HR queries accurately and efficiently.• Competence in workforce planning, team development, and performance management.• High level of organisational skills and attention to detail.• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional on-site presence for meetings and training.Additional Information:• The closing date: 22/2/2025.• 37 hours per week, minimum of one day per week in office at Northleigh, Chichester.