Payroll Manager

My client are seeking a experienced Payroll Manager on a 3 months interim basis, this is a sole hands on position responsible for managing an outsourced Payroll od 370 employees and liaison with the Managed vendor of Frontier(CHRIS 21) This is an immediate start. Client will look at hybrid working and fully remote.

• Delivering the Remuneration policy and procedure through the payroll process to ensure accuracy and timely payment to staff and board
• Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades
• Resolve issues and answer payroll‑related questions from staff. Ensure the payroll service is as accessible as possible to staff and board members and assist in the delivery of payroll, pension and payroll tax communications
• Assist in the governance of West Kent’s pension scheme
• Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll records
• Adhere to payroll policies and procedures and comply with relevant law
• Responsible for data, handling and protecting confidential and sensitive data with integrity. Comply with data protection rules and West Kent procedures at all time
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting teams
• Responsible for payroll, pension and HMRC payroll tax returns
• Complete payroll reports for record‑keeping purposes or managerial review and produce staff costing reports to assist budget holders in budget management
• The post holder will need to be able to explain complex payroll information to colleagues and stakeholders with no financial knowledge, with ease.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of the Finance Department.
• The post holder will seek to deliver and demonstrate value for money through their areas of responsibility.
• The post holder will role‑model West Kent’s values and undertake any other duties to meet the requirements of the role.