Head of Payroll Operations

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Arla foods Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll professional to lead our UK Payroll team and drive strategic initiatives to improve payroll processes and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for Payroll, HR Administration, and Master Data activities, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and regulations.
  • Lead and develop the UK Payroll team, setting priorities, managing day-to-day and long-term objectives, and monitoring work quality.
  • Collaborate with the Payroll process lead to identify and deliver 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, assisting with complex queries and escalations.
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders, including HR Operations, HR Business Partners, 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.
  • Cheese hamper at Christmas.


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