Payroll Manager

Michael Page; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Manager for a 12-month temporary role, based in Preston. The position offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days remote. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll management and expertise in payroll systems, with responsibilities including managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization in the industrial/manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Payroll Management role.
• Full knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes.
• Ability to commute to Preston office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide insights to the finance department.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to manage employee benefits and deductions.
• Maintain and update payroll systems with employee data and changes.
• Conduct audits to identify and rectify payroll errors.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll Management experience

Payroll systems expertise

Accounting practices knowledge

Job description

The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations in the industrial/manufacturing sector. This temporary role, based in Preston, requires a detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in payroll systems and accounting practices.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector. As a medium-sized company, they focus on delivering high-quality products and services while maintaining a robust and efficient financial infrastructure. They are currently experiencing a sustained period of growth with exciting transformation plans making it an excellent time to join the company.

Description

The Payroll Manager role is initially a temporary contract for 12 months which could be extended and will by Hybrid working 3 days in Preston office/2 remote. Reporting to the Head of HR key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide insights to the finance department.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to manage employee benefits and deductions.
• Maintain and update payroll systems with employee data and changes.
• Conduct audits to identify and rectify payroll errors.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting payroll processes.

Profile

In order to apply for the role you should:

Have previous experience in Payroll Management role

Have full knowledge of end to end of Payroll processes

Be able to consider a 12 month contract initially

Be able to commute to Preston office 3 days per week

Job Offer

Hybrid working 3 days per week in preston office/2 remote

Opportunity for bonus