Payroll Manager

Our client is a leading provider of engineering solutions. Due to expansion they’re seeking to recruit a Senior Payroll Manager to based from Maidenhead, where there is a hybrid working policy in place. The role will pay a competitive salary.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about payroll with a keen eye for detail.

What is expected of the Senior Payroll Manager?

• Ensure the weekly and monthly payrolls are processed accurately, on time and in line with business and legislative requirements.
• Lead and develop a small team of payroll experts.
• Work with the existing team and other stakeholders to set up and establish the system, process, controls and team accountabilities for the new in-house payroll service. This will include system testing, parallel running and system cutover.
• Own and Manage the Oracle payroll system, ensuring changes to the payroll are made in a controlled and effective manner.
• Define and manage an appropriate payroll control environment meeting our clients financial and audit requirements.
• Act as the Company Subject Matter Expert on payroll, advising team members and other colleagues as required.
• Issue cash, cheques or bank transfers for employee payments, depending on the business.
• Work with HMRC to ensure all statutory reporting requirements are met.
• Audit the payroll to make sure it satisfies all government regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Finance and Audit to ensure that payroll information is accurate and managed in line with financial controls.
• Carry out payroll data analysis and reporting.
• Develop and improve payroll procedure in line with best practice.
• Work together with other members of the HR Services Leadership Team to develop the overall HR Service to be as efficient and effective as possible and a great place to work.

What we look for in a Senior Payroll Manager?

• Payroll Manager experience ideally within an HR function with a similar sized payroll including running of a weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Significant exposure to a fast-paced payroll environment including Payroll Advisory knowledge.
• CIPP Level 5 qualified
• An expert in tax and payroll legislative requirements and the implementation of change
• Experience of pensions to include auto-enrolment and/or contractual enrolment.
• Sound knowledge of payroll/pension statutory requirements
• Sound knowledge of benefit processing and year-end P11D reporting
• Experience in managing data interfaces and automation of data & input/uploads.
• Development, review and operation of Payroll process and controls including experience working with internal and external audit.
• Deductive reasoning for analysing raw payroll data and using it to develop and refine payroll policies.
• Advanced IT skills, including the use of MS Excel to interpret data.
• Experience in analysis of data and production of meaningful reports.
• Running a payroll using the Oracle Payroll System.
• Excellent team management and leadership skills, including the development and mentoring of team members.
• Strong collaboration, communication and team working skills.
• Sound knowledge of pensions administration in payroll

What the Senior Payroll Manager will receive?

1. Competitive basic salary
2. Hybrid working
3. Opportunity to work for a leading brand