Payroll Manager

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant, growing organisation in Guildford is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function. This role offers flexibility in hours and the opportunity to shape payroll processes. Ideal for those looking for their next challenge in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Car parking onsite

Commutable by public transport

Full time or part time working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Extensive payroll background and experience in building out a function.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced contract for payroll and pensions.
• Create and maintain payroll procedures.
• Ensure accuracy in pay calculation.

Skills

Communication

Education

CIPP qualified

Job description

This vibrant, growing organisation based in Guildford are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team. You will be joining an expanding business that continues to grow its reputation and has created this role due to business demand. Furthermore, this role will be predominantly office based however does offer some flexibility regarding hours/remote working. A brilliant role for an experienced Payroll Manager that is now looking for their next challenge.

Payroll Manager – Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Car parking onsite
• Commutable by public transport
• Full time or part time working options

Payroll Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be solely responsible for running the Payroll function and will be reporting into the Head of Finance. You will be working with the outsourced payroll provider and there is potential to move the entire payroll function in house. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing the outsourced contract for payroll and pensions including ensuring all processes are undertaken in line with finance policy.
• Create and maintain payroll procedures and guidance for the organisation
• Ensuring full accuracy in pay calculation in relation to starters, leavers and any contract changes.
• Liaise with the payroll provider to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements of PAYE.
• Ensure payroll journal data provided to finance teams on a monthly basis is timely and accurate.
• Develop and oversee a payroll service desk for staff queries.
• Support the Head of Finance & HR with contract management and future tenders.
• Creating payroll policies and procedures from scratch.
• Lead on exploring possible new schemes and benefits for staff.

The successful Payroll Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• CIPP qualified or qualified by experience
• Extensive payroll background and experience in building out a function
• Ability to communicate at all levels