Head of Payroll

Pilgrims Europe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in payroll services is looking for a Head of Payroll to oversee payroll activities across the UK and Ireland. The role requires strong leadership and team management skills, as well as extensive experience in payroll operations and compliance within large organizations. The successful candidate will ensure timely payroll delivery and drive improvements in systems and processes. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact payroll operations in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing payroll operations in organizations of over 5,000 employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and compliance.
• Proven track record in improving payroll systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations for Pilgrims Europe in UK and Ireland.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.
• Maintain compliance with legislation and reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

System 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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