Head of Payroll Manager

3 days ago


StratforduponAvon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Investigo Full time
Head of Payroll Opportunity

Manchester-based role with work from home flexibility

Investigo is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll to join our client's finance team in Manchester. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing a team of 15 finance professionals and driving process improvements.

The Role

The Head of Payroll will oversee the management of the Payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely completion of payroll tasks. You will work closely with the Director of Finance to advise on payroll legislation and implement controls and procedures related to all areas of payroll and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of finance professionals and support their day-to-day operations
  • Develop and train the team to enable them to reach their full potential
  • Implement and monitor controls and procedures related to all areas of payroll and reporting
  • Manage the month-end close ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the required activities
  • Oversee the monthly payroll process for all employees globally
  • Serve as a point of escalation and approval
  • Prepare the quarterly and annual reporting
  • Assist the Finance Director in setting strategy for payroll and responsible for the strategic direction, cost effectiveness and service quality of the payroll function
  • Support internal and external audit processes
  • Other ad-hoc tasks as required by the senior leadership team
Your Background

You are an experienced Payroll professional with 8+ years experience (minimum 4+ years managing a team) within a large complex organisation. You must also have experience managing a team of at least 10 people and lead large scale process improvement projects.

Please note, our client will only consider candidates who have a formal payroll qualification.

You will regularly interact with senior management, meaning that stakeholder management skills and an affable personality are a must. This role requires a strong performer and somebody with the ambition and intellect to apply their own insights were possible and suggest improvements to existing processes.

Location

Based in Manchester with work from home flexibility.

Please note, unfortunately our client does not offer visa sponsorship.


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