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Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to cover the role while they are recruiting the role on a permanent basis. This role will suit someone who is just looking for a temporary position or it could definitely become permanent for the right individual.Â
Purpose of the jobTo Manage a small payroll team (Payroll Team Leader (PT), Payroll Officer and two Payroll Assistants).
To manage and develop the payroll service, as part of a Group Shared Services function, ensuring it meets organisational and colleague expectations and all statutory and regulatory complianceÂ
Responsibilities.
Deliver services in line with standards agreed by the organisation.
To be the organisational owner of the HR/Payroll system and data within this. This includes maintaining and upgrading all HR systems.
Drive forward continuous improvement including:
Main Responsibilities •   Ensuring potential legislation changes are understood and preparations are made for implementation.•   Simplification of processing•   Colleague self-serve. •   Manage and develop the payroll service, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. •   Agree service standards ensuring the ‘offer’ is value for money.•   Develop and maintain management information which evidence compliance with the service standard.•   Identify, analyse, and ensure all new legislation and government requirements are met including reporting requirements (e.g. Gender Pay Gap) and Holiday Pay calculation changes. •   Oversee HMRC Payroll related returns including P60, P11D’s and PSA agreements.•   To have an extensive knowledge of PAYE/NIC and statutory payments e.g. SSP, SMP and maintain compliance of internal controls and audit requirements. •   Oversee and manage the implementation of annual pay award.•   Maintain HRIS/Payroll system including ongoing development of system to meet group’s requirements.•   Streamlining of payroll procedures to ensure efficiency•   Liaise with key stakeholders across the business.•   Drive forward continuous improvement which should include:o   Maintaining strong external contacts (HR specialists, lawyers, informal payroll manager networks) to understand potential changes legal and regulatory changes.o   Ensuring potential legislation are assessed for impact and preparations are made for implementation.o   Streamlining and automating processes; and o   Creating the conditions for greater self -service.
Key areas required, Knowledge of been used to complex payroll processes, TUPI and redundancy payments and running a full payroll. Knowledge of Civics system would be advantageous but not essential. Â
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