Payroll Manager

• Location: Raynes Park
• Competitive Salary plus impressive benefits including Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours 37.5

We are seeking a Payroll Manager to lead our employee Payroll team, providing a comprehensive payroll bureau service to various businesses within our group. This role is integral to ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payments for our co-members and pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to meet deadlines, possess strong leadership skills, and have experience in payroll management.

Day to Day of the role:

• Lead the team to ensure all four-weekly and monthly payrolls are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Handle queries and escalations from both internal and external sources, responding within agreed service level agreements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in Finance, HR, IT, and Operations to ensure effective delivery of payroll services.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to HMRC and ROS, and manage communications with these entities.
• Work with Finance to reconcile issues on online HMRC and ROS portals.
• Manage submissions and payments to pension providers and approve payments on banking platforms.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance management for team members, setting objectives and goals.
• Identify and implement process and procedure improvements, and keep the team updated with changes in payroll-related legislation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing payroll processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HMRC and ROS reporting requirements.
• Experience with financial reconciliations and handling sensitive information.
• Ability to provide training and development for team members.
• Awareness of current payroll legislation and its impact on payroll procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Payroll Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.