Payroll Manager

Pertemps Network Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead the payroll processing for a reputable hospitality organization. This role involves overseeing the entire payroll process, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and implementing automation for improved efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll management, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of payroll software. Join this dynamic team and contribute to a thriving workplace where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Broad range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in payroll processing, preferably in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the entire payroll process for timely payments.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities for efficiency.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Numerical and analytical skills

UK payroll legislation knowledge

Proficiency in payroll software

Attention to detail

Education

Finance background

Tools

Fourth payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

"My own definition of leadership is this: The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence." General Montgomery.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a reputable and thriving hospitality organisation with an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager.

As the Payroll Manager, you will lead the processing of multiple payrolls for the company. Your responsibilities will include coordinating department workload and maintaining the monthly work calendar to ensure timely payment and accurate payroll reports.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing, preferably in a managerial role, and come from a finance background.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager will include:

1. Coordinate and oversee the entire payroll process, including RPI increases, data collection, validation, calculations, and deductions.
2. Identify and implement automation opportunities where possible.
3. Maintain and update employee payroll records using trackers, including personal information, bank details, tax codes, and other relevant data.
4. Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary/bonus changes promptly from the People Team payroll change tracker.
5. Administer employee benefits such as managing, tracking, and posting bonus accruals/payments, pension contributions, health insurance, and other statutory or voluntary benefits.
6. Manage and liaise with external vendors to resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies.
7. Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
8. Stay updated on UK tax legislation and statutory requirements related to payroll, WTD, and Zero-hour contracts.

Skills and experience required:

1. Proficiency in payroll software and systems, preferably Fourth.
2. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
3. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment laws.
4. Understanding of benefits administration and pension schemes.
5. Familiarity with timekeeping systems.
6. Up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices in payroll management.

If you're interested or would like to learn more, please click on "apply" as soon as possible.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK full-time without restrictions.

Due to high application volume, we may not respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from us within five days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

• Locations: Cambridge, London, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Watford
• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits