Job Summary:

The Payroll Manager will lead on all aspects of payroll processing operations and establish payroll processes and procedures for routine processing, tax reporting, and internal financial requirements. This role will design short-term and long-term strategies in collaboration with the Head of Reward & Systems to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for managing the monthly and weekly end-to-end payroll process and ensure monthly compliance requirements are met.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Payroll team, including being responsible for the recruitment, development, and engagement to ensure high performance is met.
• Monitor and lead on all Payroll related changes while managing the change effectively, communicating positively and effectively to all stakeholders involved, including all employees affected by any changes.
• Regularly review the systems, payroll-related policies, and associated processes to ensure improvements are continually made to ensure ease of processing and general compliance.
• Provide and assist all relevant internal departments with preparing accurate and quality reports, data, and analysis relating to the payroll function.
• Ensure all compliance requirements are met with relevant laws and internal policies.

Requirements:

• A recognised payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or equivalent experience.
• Great experience and knowledge with managing and leading effective payroll processes at all levels.
• Strong pension knowledge and experience.
• Ability to develop and adhere to best practice payroll processes and controls.
• Experience managing a payroll function.
• Attention to detail and a desire to drive the highest standards while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a highest level of discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.