Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team working in 20 miles from Leeds city centre.
The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and supervising the Company’s weekly and monthly payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This role involves managing payroll systems and developing payroll policies and procedures. You will be the direct line for a Team of four, all located at the same site.
Role Responsibilities:
- Manage and process payroll for all employees accurately and timely.
- Processing of five 4-Weekly Payrolls and provide cover and support for the processing of the Weekly Payroll and all it’s end to end functions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in relation to PAYE and pensions and all payroll-related regulations.
- Submission of Pension Contributions using Legal & General portal
- Oversee and ensure the entire payroll process and other finance-related tasks as appropriate.
- Provide detailed reconciliation for Group Payrolls each pay period
- Maintain payroll system and records.
- Maintain T&A System – processing of Staters, Leavers, amendments to shift patterns and general maintenance as required
- Maintenance of T&A System for the purposes of on-site Agency employees
- Resolve any payroll-related system issues.
- Ensure data integrity in payroll systems by conducting regular audits and reviews.
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns and other reports.
- Develop and manage payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with other Company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees.
- Timely response to all third party enquiries
- Provide excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll matters.
- Conduct payroll reporting and analytics for management, including payroll costs, overtime, and other relevant metrics.
Person Specification
- Excellent organisational skills
- Enjoy a fast-paced working environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the Company
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
Experience and Qualifications
- Preferably possess a CIPP qualification (or working towards this)
- Minimum 3 years’ previous experience in payroll processing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Proficiency with payroll software (preferably SAGE) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
