Join a market-leading international consumer brand as an experienced Payroll Manager, taking ownership of payroll across two UK entities. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a collaborative HR and Finance team, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with UK legislation.
The Role
You'll manage the full payroll function from start to finish, acting as the go-to expert for payroll queries while working closely with HR and Finance. This is a hands-on role with plenty of autonomy and responsibility.
This is a stand alone role, the ideal person will need to be the expert on payroll processing, compliance and all matters related to payroll calculations, communications, audits etc.
The headcount is 220 people.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for two UK companies.
• Process salaries, bonuses, commissions, benefits, pensions and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, payroll legislation and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports along with P45s, P60s and P11Ds.
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve payroll queries and discrepancies.
• Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and auditors.
• Administer private medical and pension schemes.
• Maintain and improve payroll processes using Workday.
What We're Looking For
• Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll.
• Strong Workday payroll experience is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax and compliance.
• Advanced Excel and Office 365 skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain payroll matters clearly.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or transitions is highly desirable.
What's on Offer
• Hybrid working (4 office / 1 home)
• 25 days holiday
• Private medical insurance – Single Cover
• Life assurance 3 x Annual Salary
• Contributory pension
• Staff discounts
• Regular social events and team activities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Free parking
Other perks: Bi-monthly staff Pay Day lunch / Eye Care vouchers / Cycle to Work scheme / Training and Development/ Team initiatives and events/discounted Friends And Family Schemes
If you're an experienced Payroll professional looking to join a successful international business with a supportive culture and excellent benefits, we'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications
• Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll.
• Strong Workday payroll experience is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax and compliance.
Why is this a great opportunity?
Good company and great benefits
Please forward an up to date cv for earliest consideration
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year