Payroll Manager-Jobs in United States

A respected organisation in Stockport is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to join their dedicated team, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of employees by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone with proven payroll experience who values integrity, attention to detail, and a supportive work environment. You will be at the heart of the payroll function, collaborating closely with HR, Finance, and external partners to guarantee compliance with UK employment laws and tax regulations.

As Payroll Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every aspect of the payroll process runs smoothly for both weekly and monthly paid employees. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve calculating pay accurately, applying statutory deductions correctly, maintaining up-to-date records for audit purposes, issuing key documents such as payslips and P45s, and serving as a trusted resource for employee queries.

Duties include:

• Calculate and process salaries, wages, overtime payments, bonuses, and statutory payments for both weekly and monthly payroll cycles with meticulous accuracy.
• Ensure all deductions including PAYE tax, National Insurance contributions, pensions, student loans, and other statutory requirements are applied correctly in every pay run.
• Maintain strict compliance with HMRC regulations by managing Real Time Information (RTI) reporting and staying informed about changes in payroll legislation such as minimum wage updates and pension auto-enrolment.
• Keep comprehensive payroll records up-to-date for auditing purposes and generate essential documents like payslips, P45s, P60s, and P11Ds for employees as required.
• Serve as a dependable point of contact for all payroll-related queries from employees while liaising effectively with HMRC, pension providers, HR teams, and Finance departments.
• Handle sensitive employee data responsibly by maintaining confidentiality at all times and preventing errors that could lead to financial discrepancies or legal issues.
• Support the integration of payroll systems with HR platforms to streamline processes and improve efficiency across multiple sites or high-volume environments.
• Assist in preparing reports for management review and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.

To excel as Payroll Supervisor you will bring proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes within organisations governed by UK employment law.

• Demonstrated experience in a payroll processing role within the UK environment where accuracy is paramount.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK payroll legislation including HMRC guidelines related to Real Time Information (RTI), minimum wage updates, tax codes, statutory payments such as SSP/SMP/SPP, pension auto-enrolment requirements.
• Proficiency using recognised payroll software packages such as Payrite or Xero or similar systems to manage complex pay runs efficiently.
• Advanced Excel skills enabling you to handle large data-sets securely while ensuring precise calculations throughout the payroll cycle.
• Exceptional numeracy skills combined with acute attention to detail so that errors are minimised during salary calculations or deduction applications.
• Excellent organisational abilities allowing you to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Absolute integrity when handling confidential employee information coupled with a responsible approach towards data protection protocols.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, attractive benefits scheme and the opportunity to progress to a payroll management experience.

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