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