Payroll Manager

This growing, outsourced payroll provider based in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team. You will be joining a dynamic organisation that offers a professional & quality service. Furthermore, this role will be offered on a hybrid working scheme (post completion of a 3 month notice period) as well as offering other brilliant working benefits. A fantastic role for an experienced Payroll Manager that is looking for their next challenge.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working- post completion of probation
• Healthcare package
• Car parking onsite
• Pension scheme

In this role you will be reporting into the Head of Payroll and will be managing a team of 6. This role requires strong leadership as well as experience in managing a variety of clients. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing a payroll team of 6 and supporting with any client queries.
• Manage team workload and payroll allocation, ensuring the smooth running of the team.
• Report the business dynamics of the team (including team cost, team revenues and team cost of production per payslip)
• Ensure controls of payroll processes are regularly reviewed and up to date.
• Monitor daily operations and preparation reports as required to include agree KPI’s and resource utilisation.
• Liaising with clients and holding meetings when necessary.
• Work with migration and implementation, defining the customer journey and handover agreement.
• Conduct performance appraisals, creating development plans for each team member and regular reviews against objectives.
• Ensure departmental compliance with statutory and pension scheme requirements.

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience in managing a payroll team is essential
• Experience in payroll bureau is desirable
• Ability to communicate at all levels