Payroll and Pensions Manager
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
- Department
- Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
- Location
- Office attendance will be required initially for up to five days per week. During the training period, this requirement will gradually reduce. Following completion of training, a minimum of one day per week
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- HEO
- Salary
- £39,789 to £45,472
- Closing
- 5 days left
- Profession
- Administration
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- BPSS
- Working pattern
- Full-time
Job summary
COPFS is recruiting for a Payroll and Pension Manager to lead the delivery of a critical service at the heart of Scotland’s justice system.
This is a key operational leadership role where you will take ownership of payroll and pension services, ensuring the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll across a Civil Service organisation of c.2900 employees. You will make informed decisions on payroll and pension matters, acting as a trusted escalation point and maintaining a high-quality service that supports employees and organisational performance.
What they’re looking for
- If you are an experienced payroll professional who thrives on responsibility, takes pride in accuracy and is motivated to improve services and deliver meaningful outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a purpose-driven organisation, with excellent opportunities for development and progression.
Job description
Leading a skilled team, you will drive improvements to payroll operations, enhancing accuracy, efficiency and the overall employee experience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and external providers, building effective relationships to ensure a seamless and reliable service.
The role also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme. You will play a key role in shaping the future of payroll delivery, including leading on the delivery of an in-house payroll.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Selection process
If you are interested in learning more, please refer to the attached application pack for further details on the role, salary and assessment process.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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