Job description:
Job Purpose:
To lead the Pensions Payroll team and manage the day to day delivery of all payroll activities across several pension schemes: SCPF, SOCPF, SIPF and SSPP.
Handle complex payroll related queries from members and external parties. Control and deliver the weekly and monthly pension payroll.
 
Principal Accountabilities:

• Oversee the day to day payroll activities, weekly and monthly payroll, annual payroll events and reporting for all pension payrolls
• Lead and manage the Payroll team and monitor the Compendia diary to allocate all payroll activities across the team, to ensure all payroll processes are completed within the customer service level targets agreed with the Trustee Boards
• Ensure all individual payments are processed by the agreed deadlines for the weekly supplementary/lump sum payrolls and monthly payroll cycles
• Handle complex payroll related member queries and deal with all payroll complaint cases before escalating to the Pensions Administration Manager
• Authorisation of all individual complex payroll cases completed by the JG7 Senior Pension Administrator and high value payments to individuals
• Management of 2 staff, ensuring all training requirements and appraisals are delivered within the required timelines
• ensure changes required to existing payroll process documentation are implemented in a timely manner and communicated to the teams
• Ensure all payroll reporting to external parties and to the Finance team are delivered within the agreed targets

• Work with the Operational Administration Team Lead and the Data/Projects Team Lead to ensure that all payroll activities dependent on data and operational administration are achieved for SCPF, SOCPF, SIPF and SSPP
• Manage all bulk payroll communications required as part of the annual payroll events and act as a focal point for Charterhouse (Shell’s bulk print supplier)

• Act as a focal point for HMRC in all year end reporting and changes. Evaluate andimplement any changes required to existing Shell processes
• Develop knowledge on new pensions legislation being introduced and how these legislative changes affect the Shell Funds and current payroll processes.

 Requirements:
Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience of pensions administration and payroll systems
• Experience of managing payrolls
• Advanced technical knowledge of defined benefit pension schemes and UK pensions legislation would be an asset
• Good Communication skills and experience of stakeholder engagement

 
 Number of Vacancies: 1

• Meaningful work in a company that is universally respected as a truly global energy leader (one of the world’s biggest companies according to Fortune Global 500)
• Unique opportunity to fulfill your potential with personal and professional development programs
• Work in a smart and motivated team within a supportive and inclusive culture with strong values
• Attractive salary and bonuses
• Complex medical care and individual life insurance
• Sports programme & facilities e.g. Multisport Benefits Card, vouchers for free time activities
• Good atmosphere at work and comfortable working environment: own canteen and a few relax rooms
• Opportunity to participate in social and community projects