Payroll Manager

Future; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a highly efficient and talented team managing international payrolls.

What you'll be doing

As Payroll Manager, you’ll join our friendly team to ensure our 3000+ staff get paid accurately and on time. This unique opportunity will allow for generous professional development whilst managing UK, US, Canada, French, Czech and Australian payrolls- including benefits, shares and pensions.

1. Overseeing and assisting with administration of the end to end pay cycle across 5 international payrolls
2. Working closely with the People Team to ensure accurate payroll output of SLAM processes & benefit contributions
3. Key point of contact for our managed service payroll provider - monitoring SLA & KPIs
4. Operational lead on ad-hoc projects in support of strategic priorities set by senior management
5. Stakeholder in ensuring compliance of contingent workforce engagement
6. Monitoring of employee global mobility & necessary reporting to relevant authority
7. SME for answering escalated queries and troubleshooting issues
8. Developing team members by sharing knowledge and experiences & supporting senior management with compliance and governance obligations

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of UK and international end to end payroll, excellent IT skills and great attention to detail. You will bring a wealth of operational experience in payroll and people management.

The candidate will also show a proven track record in project participation at different career stages.

CIPP qualifications are desirable, as is US payroll experience and understanding of the challenges attributed to a globally mobile staff base. General understanding of IR35 and local equivalents would be a plus; Dayforce HRIS experience would be ideal.

1. 5+ years experience in payroll administration, 2+ years management experience
2. Competent IT skills
3. International payroll experience

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £40,000 - £60,000

This role can be either Hybrid from our Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home or Remote, UK.

… Plus more great perks, which include;

1. Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
2. When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
3. Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
4. Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
5. Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level P5

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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