Payroll & Reward Advisor (6-9m FTC)

Reporting to the People Services & Systems Manager, the Payroll and Reward Advisor will ensure that the functions relating to payroll, reward and benefits are processed accurately and on time with expertise and an eye for continuous improvement. Responsibilities include the preparation and processing of the monthly payroll and benefits management for over 600 staff. This will include month end tasks, such as reconciliations, benefits management and pension submissions and year end tasks as required. The Payroll and Reward Advisor will play a key role in ensuring our approach to reward is in line with policy, considering internal and external benchmarking of roles as well as job evaluations to provide assurance of consistency and fairness across the organisation. The Advisor will also be responsible for preparing data for any salary and bonus reviews, annual benefits renewals, reward reviews, gender/ethnicity pay gap reporting or any other payroll, reward or benefits related activities as
required. The incumbent will also be responsible for answering payroll and benefits queries, working in partnership with the HR business partnering team or line managers where required.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, be proactive, able to work well under pressure and have strong levels of attention to detail. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a desire to find solutions to challenges and resolve queries in a prompt, thoughtful and accurate manner. Advanced excel skills are required, as is extensive experience of using HRIS/payroll software to drive efficiency and minimise risk.

Alongside working in a team committed to continuous improvement, this role offers great benefits and and opportunities to grow and develop. This could be a great opportunity for someone looking for a step up in role or to experience working in the third sector. Support for qualifications and further learning is available to the right candidate. The contract is for an initial 6-9 months though extensions may be possible.

We are Paradigm Housing Group.

We manage more than 15,000 homes across the South East.

We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high, both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.

As a charity, the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for residents.