Senior Payroll Controller FTC

Matchtech; Shoreham-by-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Shoreham-by-Sea. This full-time role involves managing payroll for five entities, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements in payroll processes. The ideal candidate should have strong end-to-end payroll knowledge and experience with payroll systems like SAP. Alongside competitive remuneration, the role offers hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development and support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll management, including statutory compliance.
• Experience managing outsourced payroll providers.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party payroll providers for accurate delivery.
• Lead end-to-end payroll for five entities and manage outsourced payrolls.
• Drive improvements in payroll controls and processes.

Skills

Proactive and resilient in a fast-paced environment

Strong end-to-end payroll and statutory compliance knowledge

Discreet and trusted with confidential information

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Confident communicator with stakeholders

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll experience

Tools

SAP or similar finance systems

IRIS Cascade payroll systems

Job description

Job Title - Senior Payroll Controller

Contract - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Hours - Full Time

Salary - £70,000 - £75,000

Location - Shoreham-by-Sea, hybrid working

Our client, a global organisation, are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Controller to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage third-party payroll providers to ensure accurate, timely monthly delivery.
• Lead end-to-end payroll for five entities, managing four outsourced UK payrolls (c.700 employees).
• Drive continuous improvement of payroll controls, processes and systems.
• Partner with People and Finance teams on payroll inputs, journals, PSA and statutory reporting.
• Act as payroll subject-matter expert, handling compliance and complex technical queries.

Key Requirements

• Proactive and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong end-to-end payroll and statutory compliance knowledge.
• Discreet and trusted with confidential information.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with People, Finance and senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience with SAP or similar finance systems.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll experience.
• Exposure to international payrolls.
• Experience managing outsourced payroll providers.
• Experience with IRIS Cascade payroll systems.

Benefits

• Professional development and support.
• Salar...