Head of Payroll

Pilgrims Europe; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Payroll to oversee all payroll operations across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing payroll in a complex organization and a strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance. Responsibilities include ensuring timely payroll delivery, high-quality customer service, and adherence to legal requirements. A strong leadership and proactive approach are essential for driving continuous improvements in payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing payroll operations in a large organization with at least 5,000 employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, statutory reporting, compliance, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll operations ensuring timely and accurate delivery of payrolls.
• Deliver a high quality, customer-focused and cost competitive service.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Process improvement

Job description

Job Description

We're Hiring : Head of Payroll

Location : Rushmere, Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Purpose

A strategic payroll leader who will hold overall responsibility and accountability for all Pilgrims Europe payroll activities in UK and Ireland.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership and team management skills, excellent communication and stakeholder management, and a proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for improving systems and processes. They will support and develop payroll team members.

They should have extensive experience managing payroll operations in a complex organisation of at least [5,000 people] with strong knowledge on payroll legislation, pensions, statutory reporting, compliance, and best practice.

The Head of Payroll will support and enable the HRS E2E project delivery in close collaboration with the HR systems team and People Services

Key Responsibilities\Measures of Success

• Lead and manage payroll operations ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all payrolls for Pilgrims Europe in UK and Ireland.
• Ensure delivery of a high quality, customer focused and cost competitive service to the wider business in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and reporting requirements.

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