Payroll Manager

Hays Accounts and Finance; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a dedicated Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for over 3000 employees. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulations, manage a skilled team, and provide strategic input on payroll processes. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a busy department and requires strong experience in payroll management and legislation.

Qualifications

• Strong Payroll Management experience within a complex payroll department.
• Up-to-date understanding of tax laws, pensions, and employment regulations.
• Ability to interpret data, spot discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing the operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll.
• Overseeing and managing the end-to-end payroll process, including Bacs payments.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and employment laws.

Skills

Payroll Management

Data Interpretation

Discretion

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Permanent post
London
Hybrid working

Our client is seeking a dedicated Payroll Manager to join their busy department
Duties include;

• Managing the operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the payroll for over 3000 employees in a team
• Ensuring that correct and timely reports and returns are made to HMRC, occupational pension schemes and other statutory bodies
• Managing the payroll team members, ensuring performance appraisals are conducted and learning and development needs are identified and appropriate training is delivered
• Identifying and communicating the payroll implications of current and proposed legislation and determining the most appropriate method of implementing changes.
• Monitoring business processes to ensure that they are operating both efficiently and effectively.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in Human Resources, Finance and Pensions on any initiatives impacting payroll
• Monitoring team expenditure against budget
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process, including Bacs payments, EPS & FPS submissions
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and employment laws.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws, pension schemes, and statutory deductions.
• Submit PAYE, NI, and other statutory returns.
• Manage and maintain payroll software system Oracle Cloud.
• Coordinate with IT or vendors for system upgrades or troubleshooting.
• Prepare payroll reports for finance and HR departments.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Supervise payroll staff and delegate tasks.
• Provide training and support to team members.
• Address payroll-related queries from employees.
• Handle discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Administer pension contributions, benefits, and other deductions.
• Coordinate with HR on employee benefits and leave policies.

You will have;

• Strong Payroll Management experience within a complex payroll department
• Able to deal with escalated queries effectively
• Ability to delegate tasks in an orderly and timely manner
• Accuracy is critical in payroll to avoid errors in pay, tax, and compliance.
• Ability to interpret data, spot discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Handles sensitive employee and financial information with discretion and trustworthiness.
• Up-to-date understanding of tax laws, pensions, and employment regulations (e.g., HMRC rules in the UK).
• Manages multiple deadlines, payroll cycles, and reporting requirements effectively.
• Skilled in payroll software Oracle and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Leads payroll teams, delegates tasks, and supports staff development.
• Quickly identifies and resolves payroll issues or discrepancies.
• Clearly explains payroll matters to employees and collaborates with HR and finance teams.
• Responds well to changes in legislation, systems, or company policies.

If you have all of the above, and seeking a new challenge, then please apply now !
Interviews taking place in July

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