HR Systems and Payroll Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Systems and Payroll Advisorto join the RSPCA HR Operations Team.

At the RSPCA we've been at the forefront of animal welfare since 1824 where we were founded in a London coffee shop and we're proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. Without our dedicated employees and volunteers, we wouldn't be able to achieve all that we do for animals. Everything we do is driven by our people, we live by our values of being compassionate, inspirational, committed, expert and act with integrity.

You'll be joining our HR Systems Team who aid and develop the provision of people technology, including the employee and manager self-service systems, along with providing system tracking and reports on key people measures.

As an HR Information Systems and Payroll Advisor you'll be providing effective and proactive 1st and 2nd level support to the HR Systems Team, acting as a point of contact for all system and process queries.

You'll be a systems expert on iTrent and other HRIS managed systems and produce routine reporting and dashboarding, and provide resilience to the managed payroll service alongside our Payroll Officer.

We are looking for an Advisor with a strong aptitude for data collation, report production and analysis. Experience with iTrent and Business Objects is desirable but not essential.

This role can be homebased or hybrid.

If the postholder is working according to our hybrid working policy, the focus will be on home working with occasional travel to our Horsham or London hub. Either way, the post holder will be required to attend departmental meetings in person; these take place once a quarter.

Here's some of the key work that you will be doing...

• Assisting in the maintenance of HR systems and carrying out System Administrator activities (not limited to testing, systems checks, data checking, fault finding)
• Support the Payroll Officer throughout the month and cover the role as and when required including payroll sign off
• Guide the development and improvement of high quality HR/Payroll processes utilising the functionality of the HR systems in automating processes
• Participate in the development of HR metrics, MI and reporting using Business Objects and standard system reports
• Assist with reviewing and documenting HR/Payroll processes and recommending any areas for development
• Providing 1st Line support and training in the use of the HR System(s)
• Assisting in writing and maintaining HR System user guides
• Manage the HR systems mailbox and be the first line support, triage to other colleagues where appropriate

What we are looking for in you...

• iTrent experience (not essential)
• Experience in processing payroll/pensions
• Excellent knowledge of current payroll legislation
• Be proficient with HRIS systems and projects
• Experience in improving processes and procedures through iTrent or other HR Information Systems
• Ability to build strong working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Business Objects Experience is desirable

Due to the large volume of applications we receive for all of our roles, we regret that we are unable to provide feedback on applications that are not shortlisted for interviews.

Please include a covering letter in your application, which clearly states your motivation for applying for this role at the RSPCA and which also demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria found in the job description.

Our Values

* We are compassionate * We are inspirational * We are committed * We are expert * We act with integrity *

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

Benefits:

• Great Annual Leave benefits - 25 days annual leave on entry rising after 5 years
• Additional Society day around Christmas.
• Generous pension scheme
• Associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
• Access to private healthcare scheme
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexibility in Hours - We understand the importance of work-life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dog friendly offices!

How to apply

To make an application please visit our career's site by using the following link:

https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/hr-systems-and-payroll-advisor-0624-south-east-london-hub/642/description/

Please note we are unable to accept applications via Indeed - please use the link above.

We review applications as they are received, so early submissions are highly encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been screened and progressed.

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing Team. Our email address can be found on the advert linked above.All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all of our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates and in particular welcome applications from minority ethnic, black, and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies or seeking support for this opportunity.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,400.00-£32,236.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horsham

Application deadline: 05/07/2023
Reference ID: 0624