Payroll Manager

Hays Accounts and Finance; Warminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multifaceted business in Warminster seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee in-house payroll operations, ensure compliance with policies, manage pensions, and develop payroll procedures. The role requires relevant experience in payroll administration, strong analytical skills, and a passion for service delivery. A competitive salary with various benefits is offered.

Benefits

Parking

Life Assurance

29 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Staff discounts

Discretionary bonus scheme

Free eye tests

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration and developing policies.
• Management of in-house payroll service required.
• Working knowledge of pension schemes and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage payrolls and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee pension arrangements and respond to auditor queries.
• Generate financial reports related to payroll.

Skills

Payroll administration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Service delivery

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your new company
A multifaceted business in Warminster are seeking a Payroll Manager.

Your new role
Management of all aspects of the four in-house payrolls and ensure the payroll is committed and paid in an accurate and timely manner whilst ensuring compliance with Company Policy and legislative requirements
Management of the pension arrangements for the two schemes
Act as the specialist in all matters relating to pensions and payroll, e.g. Auto-enrolment, PAYE, NICs, and work with the Financial Accountant on more complex taxation queries including but not limited to, termination payments and benefits in kind
Provide private medical premiums to finance to support in P11Ds, and to manage the changes to inhouse reporting requirements
Completing Year End payroll reconciliations and returns to HMRC, generating P60s.
Responsible for overseeing the Life Assurance submissions
Liaison with Payroll and HR software provider and colleagues in IT Services to deal with system issues and upgrades
Assist with external auditor queries and reconciliation of payroll costs to statutory accounts
Dealing with all associated payroll calculations and payments for bonuses, and annual salary review
Assisting Management Accounts with payroll reconciliations and information required to pay PAYE, NI, and Attachment of Earnings etc
Generating a wide range of business reports, including worked hours vs wage budget reports, and a suite of reports for our monthly business reviews

What you'll need to succeed
Relevant experience in Payroll administration with a proven background in developing and enforcing Payroll policies and procedures, particularly involving varying types of workforce personnel i.e. hourly paid, salaried, fixed term & zero hour employees
Relevant experience of managing an in-house processed payroll service
Working knowledge of pension schemes and ability to develop knowledge and skills in this area
Good knowledge of end-to-end HR and payroll processes
Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office & Microsoft Excel
High attention to detail and quality of work
High energy and ability to think creatively when solving problems
Ability to work under tight timelines and quick turnaround
Strong analytical focus
Passion for service delivery

What you'll get in return
Parking
Life Assurance
29 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Staff discounts
Discretionary bonus scheme
Free eye tests
Employee referral scheme
EAP

What you need to do now
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