Payroll Manager

2 weeks ago

Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Grandir UK Full time £36,000 - £60,000 per year

Our fantastic finance team are seeking a
Payroll Manager.

Reporting to the
Financial Controller
, you will take responsibility for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of monthly payroll across our support office and all nurseries. You will manage two direct reports and provide guidance and support to staff regarding pay queries.

Please note that the successful applicant must be happy to work from our Basingstoke office for at least 3 days a week.

Join us and enjoy
a host of attractive benefits including:

  • Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a
    cash bonus
  • Generous
    discount on childcare
  • Total
    33 days annual leave
    inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra
    3 days annual leave
    over the Christmas period
  • 'Wellbeing Day' –
    an extra day off
    just for you
  • Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes
    discounts at 100's of online high street stores,
    turning points into cash
  • 24/7
    remote GP appointments
  • Claim cash back
    on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
  • 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to
    appreciate
    the hard work and dedication of staff teams
  • Working for a business that has received
    'Great Place To Work'
    certification, putting people at the core of what we do

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including pay cycles, calculations, tax compliance, and reporting in line with UK legislation.
  • Manage and develop the payroll team, including appraisals, workload planning, and holiday cover.
  • Utilize
    Dayforce
    for payroll processing, reporting, and timesheet management.
  • Lead the review and alignment of payroll processes and policies following the Dayforce implementation.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Managers to streamline and standardize payroll processes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely approvals.
  • Stay updated on payroll legislation and ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements.
  • Prepare and analyse payroll reports, providing insights into costs, trends, and compliance metrics.
  • Address and resolve employee payroll queries with professionalism and empathy.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and work with Finance to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Manage year-end payroll processes, including statutory reporting and compliance.
  • Liaise with third-party providers for pensions and other payroll-related services.
  • Support due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and lead payroll integration for newly acquired entities, ensuring smooth transition and compliance.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve payroll processes for efficiency and scalability.

  • Undertake ad hoc tasks as required by the CFO and Financial Controller.

  • Personal Specification:

  • Significant experience in payroll management.

  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with Dayforce
  • Experience in process improvement and policy development.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to handle sensitive situations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times

Grandir UK is committed to
safeguarding
and
promoting the welfare
of children and young people and an
enhanced DBS check
will be required for this role.

We are an
equal opportunity employer
and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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