Payroll Supervisor
Nigel Wright is currently supporting a Gateshead based organisation in their search for a Payroll Supervisor. This role requires an immediate start and offers great flexibility. Due to the immediate nature of this requirement, this will be a temporary to permanent arrangement. 

Job Role
The main duties and responsibilities will be: 

• Providing expert advice and support to the Finance Director, Head of HR and HR Business Partners to assist them with making decisions concerning employee contracts, payments and changes.
• Providing expert advice and solutions to pension and payroll queries to staff at all levels
• Providing specific technical advice to employees in respect of their workplace pension.
• Responsibility for ensuring adherence to pension scheme regulations in relation to Auto-enrolment and Reporting Requirements, including assisting with the production of reports in line with statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a range of fit for purpose, legally complaint frameworks with policies that serve the business agenda and processes. 
• Participate and manage key projects, utilising project management skills and techniques, managing risks, and opportunities to ensure successful delivery and engagement.
• Responsible for the day to running of the payroll function for the College and the subsidiaries.
• Responsibility for timely processing of part-time and casual timesheets, staff mileage, expenses and any other non-salaried payroll payments.
• Calculate and process any payroll adjustments required
• Maintenance of accurate and auditable payroll records on iTrent payroll system.
• Support the Finance Manager and other members of the team by providing payroll information and guidance where necessary.
• Any other duties, as required, appropriate to the scale of the post.

• Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Demonstrate confidence in dealing with a wide range of managers, staff and external organisations.
• Proven and up-to-date understanding of all payroll and statutory requirements and regulations
• Attention to detail and keen analytical skills.
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service
• Demonstrate confidence in the use of IT and have a good knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the Payroll lifecycle including preparation, processing and closing down pay runs
• Ability to motivate and coach individuals to deliver outstanding Payroll service.