Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next opportunity?

We are looking for a hands-on Payroll Manager to provide interim support to an established organisation, taking responsibility for the smooth and accurate delivery of its monthly payroll.

This is an immediate short-term opportunity, initially for up to four months, with the potential for the assignment to be extended. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of payroll for more than 500 employees, including a range of different employee groups with varying pay terms and conditions.

While the job title is Payroll Manager, this role will focus specifically on the day-to-day running and delivery of payroll rather than wider people management responsibilities.

The role

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring payments are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing an effective and efficient payroll service.
• Responding professionally and confidentially to a wide range of payroll queries.
• Ensuring monthly payroll runs are completed accurately and on time, with robust checking processes in place.
• Undertaking detailed payroll calculations.
• Completing statutory returns to HMRC.
• Processing statutory payments, including maternity, paternity and sick pay.
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