Head of Payroll Operations

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Arla foods Full time
Job Title: Head of Payroll Operations

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll professional to lead our Payroll operations in the UK. As Head of Payroll Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our Payroll processes, including governance, compliance, and leadership of the UK Payroll team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for Payroll, HR Administration, and Master Data.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and regulations, internal control standards, and group compliance policy.
  • Lead and develop the Payroll team, ensuring optimal composition, competence, and motivation.
  • Work with the Payroll process lead to identify and deliver collaborative continuous improvements in systems and processes.
  • Ensure self and team undertake continuous professional development in relation to regulation and legislation changes.
  • Act as an expert in the field, assist in complex queries and escalations.
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
  • Develop and implement the local Payroll strategy, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulations.

Requirements:

  • Payroll (Excellent knowledge of UK regulations, payroll processing, and employment tax, including global mobility).
  • Employee Relations (Excellent understanding of UK Employment Law).
  • Masterdata Management (Good knowledge of Masterdata management).
  • HR Admin (Excellent knowledge of delivering HR admin support and creating a link between a local admin service and a global shared service center).

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • 26 days holiday and Bank Holidays.
  • Bupa Healthcare.
  • Bonus Scheme – up to 20%.
  • Hybrid and Flexible working.
  • Pension contribution matched up to 6%.
  • 4 x annual salary life assurance.
  • Free to use onsite Gym.
  • Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop.
  • People agenda commitment to training and development (internal and external).
  • Flexible Benefits – buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme – discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
  • Most importantly – Cheese hamper at Christmas.

Please note: We are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

For more information, please reach out to the Talent Partner Oliver Hickson-Burr.



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