Payroll Administrator

The opportunity

Hi, I’m Natasha Williams, Payroll Manager, and I want to talk to you about this Payroll Administrator role I’m hiring for. This role is on a permanent basis.

Fashion and art are two of my favourite things. Although I am not a creative person, I admire people who work in the industry. Having worked in payroll for over 30 years and loving what I do, working in an establishment where creative people are educated and nurtured is inspiring.

I absolutely love working here which has been so rewarding. This is thanks to a commitment to equal opportunities as well as an inclusive and supportive environment to work in.

Our Payroll Team are a diverse and friendly team that sits in the heart of the organisation in the People – Human Resources department. We manage payroll for staff across all of our colleges and services/departments.

We genuinely enjoy working with each other which in turn helps us to grow as both individuals and as a team. Our work can be challenging but we finish each day happy knowing that we have been able to assist our customers.

If this sounds like the kind of environment you would like to be part of, I would love for you to apply. I am happy to be contacted by email via n.e.williams@arts.ac.uk if you have any further questions.

Your profile

Payroll is a dynamic working environment where no two days might be exactly the same. I am looking for someone who is passionate about payroll, wants to learn and explore new ideas, and wants to be part of meaningful change that in turn helps people to get paid on time, every time. 

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Payroll knowledge and understanding of legislation (iTrent experience a bonus).
• Sharp attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Clear, confident communication — in person, by phone, and in writing.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills to get things done.

The full list of requirements can be found in the Person Specification section of the Job Description. 

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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