Head of Group Payroll

JGA are partnered with a leading organisation within their sector, who are seeking a Head of Payroll to lead their high volume, complex payroll and payroll team, on an interim basis.

Responsibilities:

• Operating the payroll of 11 entities across the group, plus future acquisitions.
• Working closely with HR team for benefit reporting.
• Day–to–day management of a small payroll team.
• Process starter & leavers, ensure all statutory deductions and third–party payments are made.
• Collation of timesheets and overtime payments.
• Communicate any payroll changes to the business.
• Ensure accuracy of information for HMRC.
• Submit monthly Pension to the Pension Providers.
• Prepare cost journals for PAYE Payroll.
• Compile monthly and yearly reports.
• Prepare PAYE reports for audit & legislative requirements & costing analysis.
• Resolve employees queries regarding payroll.
• Supporting the annual external audit process.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a high volume, multi entity payroll function.
• Previous experience managing a small team.
• Process and accuracy driven.
• Previous experience working with taking on new acquisitions.
• Previous experience leading various payroll projects and wider business projects.
• Compliance and detail oriented.
• Self–motivated, and able to work on own initiative; enthusiastic with can do attitude, knows what good looks like.
• Great communication skills – this person will interact across all levels of the business, including senior operational and commercial leaders.
• Proven record in managing centralised Payroll functions and ability to work to deadlines.