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Ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory regulations and third-party requirements.\nHow you'll help to create brighter futures\nChecking and updating an integrated eHR/payroll database, to effect changes to salary, other payroll related data.\n\nProcess statutory notifications and payments (e.g. SMP, SSP), voluntary deductions, third party payments and occupational entitlements.\n\nWork to agreed service standards and maintaining clear audit trails.\n\nApply internal control procedures, checking system generated reports to ensure the integrity of submitted changes to the payroll.\n\nEnsure the correct adherence with TUPE scheme rules and other implications such as maternity differences and TUPE pension legislation.\n\nWork in conjunction with the People Insight Analyst to utilise systems and databases.\n\nLet's talk about you\nEntry Level Payroll experience considered\n\nExperience, gained within a financial environment or Customer Service.\n\nWorking methodically and in a structured way to deliver an efficient transactional payroll service.\n\nExcellent customer service skills with proven ability to communicate effectively.\n\nExcellent analytical numeracy skills.\n\nUse of Microsoft packages in particular Excel to advance level.\n\nExcellent team player.\n\nOracle experience an advantage.\n\nMinimum of 6 months Payroll Legislation experience.\n\nPlease see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.\nPlease note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.\nOur Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism\nAt Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. 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