Payroll Manager

1 week ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Howett Thorpe Full time

This growing, outsourced payroll provider based in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team. You will be joining a dynamic organisation that offers a professional & quality service. Furthermore, this role will be offered on a hybrid working scheme (post completion of a 3 month notice period) as well as offering other brilliant working benefits. A fantastic role for an experienced Payroll Manager that is looking for their next challenge.

Job Title:             Payroll Manager

Job Type:             Permanent, full time

Location:             Milton Keynes

Salary:                  £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Reference no:   15935

Payroll Manager – Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Hybrid working- post completion of probation

Healthcare package

Car parking onsite

Pension scheme

Payroll Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Head of Payroll and will be managing a team of 6. This role requires strong leadership as well as experience in managing a variety of clients.  Your key responsibilities will be:

Managing a payroll team of 6 and supporting with any client queries.

Manage team workload and payroll allocation, ensuring the smooth running of the team.

Report the business dynamics of the team (including team cost, team revenues and team cost of production per payslip)

Ensure controls of payroll processes are regularly reviewed and up to date.

Monitor daily operations and preparation reports as required to include agree KPI’s and resource utilisation.

Liaising with clients and holding meetings when necessary.

Work with migration and implementation, defining the customer journey and handover agreement.

Conduct performance appraisals, creating development plans for each team member and regular reviews against objectives.

Ensure departmental compliance with statutory and pension scheme requirements.

The successful Payroll Manager will have:

Previous experience in a similar position.

Experience in managing a payroll team is essential

Experience in payroll bureau is desirable

Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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