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Directorate: Chief Executive’s

Section: Workforce

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 13 (Subject to Review)

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external

applicants.

About

us:

We

are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for

Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making,

protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing

inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the

city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the

highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our

compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent

City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most

valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600

employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our

organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are

proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in

an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality

services that our residents need.

Further

information on the Council and our directorates

The

Role:

Stoke

on Trent City Council are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to lead

the Payroll, Pension and HR Administration function.

This

is a key leadership role responsible for delivering a professional, efficient

and fully compliant payroll, pensions and HR administration service across the

organisation. You will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time,

maintain strong governance and regulatory compliance and provide an exceptional

customer focused service to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Leading

a dedicated team, you will drive continuous improvement, modernise processes

and champion digital innovation through SAP SuccessFactors and associated HR Information

Systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping service delivery, improving

operational performance and ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront

of payroll and HR administration best practice.

We

are seeking a proactive and influential leader who combines technical expertise

with a passion for service improvement and people development.

For more information on the role, please contact the

Recruiting Manager Sam Hodgson, [email protected]

Key

Responsibilities:

Lead

the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant end to end payroll and pension

services

Provide

strategic and operational leadership to Payroll and Payroll Administration

teams

Drive

excellence through robust governance, controls and performance management

Lead

the development and optimisation of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Payroll

modules

Champion

digital transformation, employee self-service and automation initiatives

Ensure

compliance with payroll legislation, pension regulations, HMRC requirements and

GDPR

Oversee

statutory payroll and pension submissions, year-end processes and audit

requirements

Build

effective partnerships with HR, Finance, ICT, schools, academies and external

clients

Lead

system enhancements, upgrades and testing to improve service delivery and user experience

About

You:

Significant

experience leading payroll, pension and HR Admin services within a complex

organisation

Strong

knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions administration and statutory compliance

Proven

leadership experience with the ability to develop, motivate and inspire teams

Experience

managing HR and payroll systems, ideally SAP SuccessFactors

Strong

understanding of governance, audit requirements and data protection principles

Experience

in delivering service transformation, process improvement and digital change initiatives

What

we offer:

A

competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

Hybrid

and flexible working options

An

excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional

development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and

apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be

found here

Pre-Employment

Checks:

Any offer

of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required

pre-employment checks. These may include:

Right to

Work in the UK

Proof of

address

Satisfactory

references

Occupational

Health Clearance

Evidence of

professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at

the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept

any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and

conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any

unsolicitedinformation sent by an employment agency will be treated as the

property of the Council.

Please note

that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the

organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive

priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,

we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want

our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all

backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those

from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if

they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you

think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are

proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace

where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

Please

create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an

application form in another format, please email [email protected]

or call us on 01782 238189.

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