Head of Pensions and Payroll-Grade 11 (£48,474 - £51,515)

Job Description** Please note that we are shortlisting only the application submitted through the Career PortalPermanent Vacancy Head of Pensions & PayrollGrade:11Salary:£48,474 - £51,515Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible Working Scheme in operation)Location:Fire Service Headquarters, Pirehill, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0BSAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to work within our Finance Team at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.In this new role you will act as lead advisor for Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service on all pension issues, including the implementation of the McCloud and Matthews case remedies, so you will need expert and extensive knowledge of the Firefighters Pension Schemes in addition to knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme. This role will also include the management of the Payroll Department to promote and encourage process efficiency and data integrity.To succeed in this role, you will have the ability to engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences in an understandable way.You will also need to discuss and explain complex matters to the Firefighters Pension Scheme Manager, the Staffordshire Commissioner and their Office.You should be able to demonstrate a track record of successfully delivering strategic projects on time, and be confident in analysing large amounts of complex pay and pensions data. You will also need to be educated to A level/degree standard, with significant experience in a pensions management or specialist role within a public sector organisation.You will be required to work from and attend meetings at our HQ in Stone, Staffordshire, however there will also be opportunities for some flexible working to be in place should this be required.We are a friendly, hardworking and professional team who are looking to welcome a new approach and if you are up for the challenge we look forward to hearing from you.Additional Information:This vacancy will be open to both internal and external candidates.Closing date for receipt of all applications is:14th May 2024 Midday 12:00All communication regarding this vacancy will be issued via email, so please check your email account on a regular basis.Benefits of working for SFRS:Enhanced Annual Leave EntitlementGenerous Pension schemeAccess to Onsite Gyms and Fitness AdvisorFree Parking at most sitesEnhanced Maternity PackageAs One Service' across Staffordshire, we know that Diversity and Inclusion help us improve our decision making, encourage creativity and embrace innovation so all our people can thrive.Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit and achievements. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, gender, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police Force we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.JBRP1_UKTJ
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