Braintree - People and Business Services
Eastlight Community Homes, Braintree, CM77 8FG

Payroll and Data Manager

Salary: £35,374
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Fri 31 Jan 2025 - 11:59 pm
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Payroll and Data Manager

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Right to Work in UK
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Payroll and Data Manager

[Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.]

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Payroll and Data Manager on a permanent basis to lead our payroll operations and data management functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll processing, data analysis, and team management, with a strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of payroll, managing data integrity, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality and compliance are key to this role.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

  • £35,374 gross per annum
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Basis: Full time
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum  - Subject to eligibility
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
  • Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption  - 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay]  - Subject  to eligibility
  • BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance.
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Application Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Interview Date: W/c 10 & 17th February 2025 via Microsoft Teams

 

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.

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Eastlight has signed up to the Disability Confident scheme, and we are committed to encouraging applications from disabled candidates. We guarantee an interview for any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the essential criteria for the job.Please note that there may be occasions when it's not feasible to interview every Disability Confident candidate who meets the essential criteria, especially during periods of high application volume, seasonal demand, or peak times. In such cases, we may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled candidates, prioritising those who best meet the overall essential and desirable criteria.Do you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability to support you during the selection process? (For example, the application form in another format - such as audio, large print, braille, or translated, or support with the interview process should your application be shortlisted).
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