Payroll and Employee Benefits Manager - Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Belfast
Join the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in Belfast as a Payroll and Employee Benefits Manager, leading the delivery of accurate payroll services and overseeing a wide range of employee benefit schemes to ensure compliance, efficiency and a high-quality service for staff across the organisation.
About the role:
- £23.37 per hour
- Monday to Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm)
- 37 hours a week
- Holidays: 38 days pro rata
- Duration: Temporary, ongoing
- Public Sector
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 12 noon on 16th December 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Plan, manage and organise the day to day operation of the Payroll section to ensure all transactions are processed within organisational timescales and procedures.
- Be fully conversant with all aspects of payroll and ensure that there are sufficient staff trained in all tasks to ensure that any staff absences will not impact on delivery of the payroll service.
- Direct and guide staff to reconcile and effectively control the Payroll related accounts within the General Ledger on a monthly basis
- Ensure that all deductions, both statutory and non-statutory are accurately deducted from salary and paid in a timely manner. Control, monitor and authorise the transfer of funds, advising Financial Planning of funding requirements.
- In conjunction with HR, ensure that sound procedures exist for new starts and leavers minimising under/over payments. Ensure that all overpayments are identified and Accounts Receivable notified in a timely manner.
- Actively participate in the development, enhancement and/or replacement of the Payroll & Expenses systems, liaising with other divisions as required.
- Ensure that all Payroll returns to Inland Revenue, NILGOSC and other bodies are made in a timely fashion.
What you'll need for this role:
- Candidates should have a recognised qualification in UK payroll accredited by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, relevant degree or equivalent and have a minimum of three years managing a Payroll function OR Candidates without the above qualifications but with a minimum of five years experience managing a Payroll function will be considered.
- Excellent technical payroll skills including sound knowledge of gross-to-net calculations, PAYE, National Insurance, SMP, SPP, SSP etc and up-to-date legislation knowledge.
- Sound book-keeping skills and knowledge of accounting techniques.
- Experience in computerised payroll systems and the use of MS Office, especially Excel.
- Experience of PSA’s, P11D’s, Salary Sacrifice schemes, HMRC Expenses taxation & exemptions.
- As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.