Interim Payroll Manager

Hays PLC; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations in Bristol. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, developing efficient payroll systems, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience with SAGE payroll and a solid understanding of HMRC tax regulations. With a focus on collaboration across departments, this position offers a great day rate and the opportunity for hybrid working after an initial settling period. If you're ready to make a significant impact in payroll management, this role is for you.

Benefits

Great day rate

Hybrid working after settling in period

Qualifications

• Experience with SAGE payroll and HMRC regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Develop and streamline payroll systems for efficiency.

Skills

SAGE payroll

HMRC regulations

Pension payroll processing

Inter-departmental communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Interim Payroll Manager required for a Bristol based business

Your new company

Bristol based business

Your new role

• Oversee smooth and effective operation of the payroll function safeguarding the financial well-being of the organisation and stakeholders
• Develop and/or streamline payroll systems and processes for efficiency including implementation of system upgrades
• Process monthly staff payroll ensuring employees and clients are paid accurately and timely
• Monthly reconciliation of PAYE accounts
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related queries
• Supervise, train and develop payroll team members
• Collaborative working with HR, finance and customer contact teams
• Developed and implemented a training plan to deliver improved payroll customer service

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally experience of SAGE payroll.
• Good working knowledge and experience of HMRC and tax regulations.
• Experience with large and multiple payrolls.
• Experience of processing pension payroll (desirable)

• Excellent communicator and good at inter-departmental communication and collaborative working.
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to manage expectations of stakeholders and challenge when required.
• Analytical and organised with a methodical approach.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach whilst maintaining legislatives rules and regulations.

What you'll get in return

• Great day rate
• Hybrid working after a settling in period

What you need to do now

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