The Duke of Edinburgh Award Hiring for HR & Payroll Assistant at Remote Full Time

This is a new and exciting opportunity within the DofE. We are looking to bring the payroll system in house and this role will play a fundamental part in running and administering the payroll to over 300 employees, whilst ensuring a high quality of service to employees and stakeholders.

The position sits within the People Team and reports to the HR Systems & Payroll Manager. This a new venture for the DofE and so this position will initially be on 12-month fixed term contract. Should the move to an in-house managed payroll be a success, there may be an opportunity to extend this role to a permanent position.

Key accountabilities

To hold a strong understanding of tax codes and how to implement, PAYE and tax calculation

To ensure all attachment of earnings and court orders are processed

To process and calculate any Terms and Condition changes and implement into the payroll system

Understanding of parental leave (SMP, SSP, ShPP & Adoption)

To be responsible for the administration of the leavers process including, return of equipment, payroll, exit interviews

To reconcile FPS and EPS against month end payroll

Ensure all pension changes are accurately implemented and uploaded into the pension providers portal

To manually calculate payslips as and when required

To respond to general HR queries in a timely manner

To be responsible for entering data into the HR and Payroll systems, producing and preparing MI data as and when required

To support with processing invoices and to work with colleagues in the finance team to ensure all HR invoices are logged, authorised, and processed

To administer and apply any new benefit applications on the DofE Benefits platform

To have an understanding of employee benefits and their tax implications

To support the HR Systems & Payroll Manager and respond to queries in their absence

To support the administration function with any duties in times of busy periods or absent staff

To work alongside the HR & Payroll Administrator and provide support when required.

To carry out any tasks assigned by the HR Systems & Payroll Manager

Person specification:
Experience of working in HR and administering the payroll

Experience of processing monthly payroll including the calculations of tax codes, PAYE, Pension contributions and benefit deductions

Ability to manually calculate payroll related activities, (tax, NI, parental leave, and pensions)

Logical thinker with the ability to analyse data

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with strong communication skills

Good working knowledge with MS products and payroll systems

Uses own initiative and is self-motivated

A supportive team player

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a basic criminal record check (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar).

How to apply

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please go to our website and apply.

The deadline for applying for this role is: Midnight Thursday 11th December

First interview will take place, week commencing 18th December

A basic criminal record check (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar) will be undertaken when a job offer is accepted and employment references.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org