Head Of Payroll

Robert Walters UK; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Payroll to oversee payroll for 10,000 employees. This role involves managing a team, ensuring accuracy, and implementing new processes. Join an inclusive environment that values employee contributions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in payroll management in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to manage a payroll department effectively.
• Practical working knowledge of recent payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 10 payroll staff.
• Perform pre-payroll checks and ensure 100% accuracy.
• Resolve complex queries related to payroll.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to take charge of multiple payrolls for a workforce of 10,000 employees. You will be responsible for managing a team of seven payroll staff, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations. This is an exciting opportunity to implement new processes and procedures, and contribute significantly to the organisation's success.

As the Head of Payroll, your primary responsibility will be overseeing multiple payrolls for a total workforce of 10,000 employees. You will lead a team of seven dedicated payroll staff, ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your role will involve performing pre-payroll checks, completing reconciliations, delivering reports, and resolving any complex queries that arise. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to implement new processes and procedures within the department, contributing significantly to its overall success.

• Manage a team of 10 payroll staff
• Ensure that payroll deadlines are met consistently
• Perform pre-payroll checks and ensure 100% accuracy in the monthly run
• Complete payroll reconciliations regularly
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports
• Ensure over-payments are re-couped efficiently
• Resolve complex queries related to payroll
• Handle P11d’s and year-end duties
• Implement new processes and procedures within the department
• Conduct weekly meetings, individual staff reviews and appraisals

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Head of Payroll position will bring extensive experience in managing payroll in a high-volume environment. You should have proven experience leading a payroll department, with practical knowledge of recent legislation. Your strong leadership skills will enable you to conduct effective staff reviews and appraisals. Your ability to implement new processes and procedures will be key in driving efficiency within the department.

• Extensive experience in payroll management in a volume environment
• Proven ability to manage a payroll department effectively
• Practical working knowledge of recent payroll legislation
• Strong leadership skills and ability to conduct staff reviews and appraisals
• Experience in implementing new processes and procedures within a department
• Ability to resolve complex payroll-related queries efficiently

Our client is a reputable Blue Chop Organisation based in Manchester City Centre. They pride themselves on their commitment to their employees' growth and development. They offer an inclusive work environment where everyone's contribution is valued. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that truly values its employees.

If you're ready for an exciting challenge with significant impact, apply today!

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About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Manager

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Finance Manager

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Manchester

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: TGESO9-A9A8D9EA

Date posted: 12 May 2025

Consultant: Tunde Williams

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