Payroll Manager

Network Plus group; Worsley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Network Plus in Worsley is seeking a Payroll Manager to strengthen payroll operations and lead the payroll team. You will oversee all payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, on-time payments and statutory compliance, while collaborating with HR and Finance on systems and reporting improvements.

The role operates from our Worsley offices with a hybrid policy and a 37.5-hour week. You will report to Head of Payroll and Projects, supporting Payroll Supervisors and driving efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Payroll supervisory/management experience in multi-payroll environments.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax rules and employment laws.
• Experience using payroll, time management and HR systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage Payroll Supervisor and team of clerks.
• Oversee weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll processing for 5000+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and compensation data.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and authorities.
• Coordinate payroll activities with HR, Finance and external agencies.
• Authorize bank payments and support payroll software improvements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Integrity

Self-starter

Forward thinking

Continuous learning

Tools

Civica Payroll

Sage 50

ADP Timesheet Management

Job description

Payroll Manager

Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Worsley
Compensation: GBP 50,000 - GBP 60,000 / year

We are pleased to introduce the role of Payroll Manager, which will strengthen our payroll operations and support our commitment to paying our colleagues accurately and on time. This role will support the Head of Payroll and Projects, while supporting the Payroll Supervisors and lead by example. As the Payroll Manager you will oversee all the payroll processes, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and work closely with HR and Finance to improve systems, reporting, and employee support.

Your place of work will be based in the offices in Worsley. We do operate a hybrid working policy and we expect the hours worked to support the business requirements.

Flexibility is offered with the business operating between the hours of 07:00 - 17:00 on a 37.5-hour contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Support & manage Payroll Supervisor with their team of payroll Clerks
• Manage and support with Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly payroll processing for over 5000 employees accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations and employment laws.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation data.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
• To include benefit in kind and pension calculations, to complete P11D records until in Real Time Information
• Prepare payroll reports for management and regulatory authorities
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries.
• Manage and support with payroll software and recommend system improvements
• Coordinate payroll-related activities with HR, Finance, and external agencies including sending payment lists to Treasury in advance of payments.
• Support preparing reports for management and regulatory authorities
• Ensure timely payment of taxes, pensions and statutory deductions with reconciliation's of HMRC accounts
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures
• Support ongoing payroll projects
• Authorising bank payments
• Other Management tasks to be discussed

Experience and Qualifications

Key Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Leadership and team management abilities to support the payroll team with further development including the supervisors
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information
• Time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced payroll department
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Forward thinking, able to anticipate risks an issues
• High Level of integrity, professionalism, and business focused
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement by delivering to the payroll team

Required

• Payroll Supervisory / Management experience with proven experience in a similar role with multi payroll environments
• Strong advance Knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations and employment laws within payroll.
• Experience using payroll, time management & HR systems
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting

Systems used

• Civica Payroll
• Sage 50
• ADP Timesheet Management

Qualifications (preferred but not essential)

• CIPP Accreditation
• Management
• Basic Accounting

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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