UK Payroll Manager

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a UK Payroll Manager in Belfast. This management role requires extensive payroll experience and knowledge of HMRC processes. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll production and team management. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a hybrid work model. Join a diverse team and contribute to a leading organization committed to employee well-being.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team.
• Detailed knowledge of employee/employer tax legislation.
• Sound financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective production of payroll across mainly the UK Cluster.
• Undertake full responsibility for the complete payroll function.
• Work with all relevant HRSS pillars and groups on reengineering, migration, automation.

Skills

Extensive UK Payroll Experience

Strong knowledge of HMRC processes including RTI

Experience in Workday Payroll

Excellent communication skills in English

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong people management and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

UK Payroll Manager

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? This role requires a seasoned professional with a specific focus on UK Payroll. The ideal candidate will integrate subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Citi Belfast is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland with a diverse and talented team of over 3000 people from over 40 different nationalities across our four Belfast offices.

Role Overview

This is a management role reporting into the Senior Payroll Manager. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the effective production of payroll across mainly the UK Cluster. There may also be Global payroll required.

What you’ll do

• Ensure the monthly payroll operation meets/exceeds the published service standards and is within the agreed timetable
• Undertake full responsibility for the complete Payroll function
• Responsible to work with all relevant HRSS pillars and groups on reengineering, migration, automation of payroll activities
• Perform the required reasonableness checks to the current monthly payroll accounting balances
• Work with internal Risk and Control teams to review and undertake internal audit controls, identifying improvements of controls
• Hold meetings with direct reports to disseminate information
• Provide effective communication to the EMEA Regional Total rewards Manager and escalate relevant issues promptly
• Ensure that all of Payroll team members understand and comply with all key policies and procedures
• Train the team to ensure there are suitable deputies in place to handle times of sickness and holiday
• Arrange for the continuous development of the Payroll by organising the required training, coaching and team building

What we’ll need from you

• Extensive UK Payroll Experience
• Experience with Global Payroll would be of benefit
• Experience of managing a team
• Strong knowledge of HMRC processes including RTI
• Experience in Workday Payroll is desirable
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• In depth knowledge of best practice payroll methodology
• Detailed knowledge of employee / employer tax legislation
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound financial management skills
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent professional experience

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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