Payroll Processor

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Processor to join our client's HR Operations team in Northampton, offering hybrid working from Monday to Friday with a total of 37.5 hours per week.
The role involves managing end-to-end payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing in collaboration with payroll vendors, HMRC, and internal stakeholders.
Candidates should have extensive payroll experience and a deep technical knowledge of payroll systems, along with the ability to interpret payroll legislation and policy.
Strong decision-making capabilities and experience in driving change within payroll or HR operations are essential, as well as familiarity with HMRC processes and statutory reporting requirements.
The salary for this position is dependent on experience (DOE), and candidates should have a proven track record of working with stakeholders at all levels.

Payroll ProcessorNorthampton ( Hybrid working )Monday – Friday 37.5hSalary DOE We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Processor to join our clients HR Operations team. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payroll functions for their Crown Dependency payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing in collaboration with payroll vendors, HMRC, and internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing: Manage and oversee the payroll cycle for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, overtime, commissions, tax withholdings, and other deductions.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with payroll vendors to ensure on-time payments and submissions to HMRC; liaise with the Finance and Control teams to meet monthly deliverables.
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure statutory compliance by preparing and submitting payroll reports and filings; respond to inquiries and notices from government institutions.
Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries; provide clear and accurate guidance on pay-related issues.
Operational Excellence: Maintain accurate payroll records and working instructions; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and procedural enhancements.
Governance & Change Readiness: Implement and support governance structures, process reviews, and team preparedness for policy or system changes.
Leadership & Development (if applicable): Supervise and support team members, allocate tasks, drive professional development, and create a high-performance culture through Barclays’ LEAD behaviors.

The Ideal Candidate:

Extensive payroll experience, with deep technical knowledge and familiarity with payroll systems and vendor management.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply payroll legislation and policy.
Strong decision-making capabilities, balancing operational performance, compliance, and team delivery.
Proven success in driving change and transformation within payroll or HR operations.
Experience working with stakeholders at all levels, including the ability to influence and negotiate with senior leadership.
Familiarity with HMRC processes and statutory reporting requirements.

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