UK Payroll Manager

Citigroup, Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking an experienced UK Payroll Manager in Belfast. This role focuses on managing payroll operations and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience, strong communication and team management skills, and a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including generous holiday allowance and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees and family

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Extensive UK Payroll Experience.
• Experience with Global Payroll would be of benefit.
• Experience of managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the monthly payroll operation meets service standards.
• Undertake full responsibility for the complete Payroll function.
• Train the team to ensure suitable deputies are in place.

Skills

UK Payroll Experience

Strong knowledge of HMRC processes

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

People management skills

Education

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Workday Payroll

Microsoft Office

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 role 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 escape 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. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

Job Family Group

Operations - Services

Job Family

Payroll

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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