Head of Payroll

ADEY Limited; Edlington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuit Group is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll to lead our Group payroll function, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately, on time and in full compliance with all legislative requirements. Reporting to the Group Reward Director, you will lead a team of four payroll professionals, oversee UK payroll operations and drive continuous improvement through technology and process optimisation.

You will partner with People & Culture, Finance and external providers to deliver an outstanding

Qualifications

• Significant payroll leadership experience within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll function across the Group.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, including statutory and year-end requirements.
• Maintain strong payroll governance, controls and compliance with UK legislation.
• Drive payroll transformation, process improvements and system enhancements.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance, Tax, HRIS and external providers to deliver an outstanding payroll service.
• Act as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing payroll team.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

UK payroll legislation

Workday

Payroll controls

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Head of Payroll to lead our Group payroll function, ensuring colleagues are paid accurately, on time and in full compliance with all legislative requirements. Reporting to the Group Reward Director, you'll lead a team of four payroll professionals, oversee UK payroll operations, provide governance across international payroll activities, and drive continuous improvement through technology, automation and process optimisation. What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end payroll function across the Group.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, including statutory and year-end requirements.
• Maintain strong payroll governance, controls and compliance with UK legislation.
• Drive payroll transformation, process improvements and system enhancements.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance, Tax, HRIS and external providers to deliver an outstanding payroll service.
• Act as the organisation's payroll subject matter expert.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing payroll team.
  Significant payroll leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Expert knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience leading payroll systems, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, governance and audit requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• CIPP qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience with Workday or similar integrated HR/payroll systems is desirable.
  As a growing FTSE 250 business with global ambitions, Genuit offers the opportunity to work across multiple construction sectors within the Group and be part of shaping the future direction of the organisation., Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.