As a Payroll Manager in Swale, you will run payroll activity for a retail business, helping colleagues receive accurate and timely pay. You will oversee the day-to-day payroll process within Accounting & Finance and keep records clear and well organised.
Client Details
The organisation operates in the retail industry in Swale.
Description
- Own end-to-end weekly and 4-weekly payroll processing.
- Manage variable hours, overtime, expenses, statutory payments, deductions and payroll reporting.
- Ensure accurate time and attendance data and timely payroll processing.
- Maintain robust payroll controls and resolve payroll issues proactively.
- Act as the subject matter expert on payroll legislation, including HMRC, RTI, PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, SPP, NMW/NLW, holiday pay and salary sacrifice.
- Manage pension auto-enrolment, re-enrolment and opt-outs.
- Oversee year-end payroll activities including P60s, P11D(b)s, payrolling benefits and statutory reconciliations.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with legislative changes and communicate updates across the business.
- Partner with Finance on payroll journals, reconciliations, variance analysis and financial controls.
- Manage PeopleXD, payroll and time & attendance system relationships.
- Drive payroll process improvements, automation, upgrades and system implementations.
- Deliver accurate payroll reporting and management information.
- Lead, coach and develop Payroll Co-ordinators.
- Build a high-performing, accountable and service-focused payroll team.
- Collaborate closely with People, Finance and operational stakeholders.
- Resolve complex payroll queries and provide clear communication to employees and managers.
Profile
- Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
- A strong understanding of payroll records, data checks and payment accuracy.
- Experience investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
- Confidence handling payroll queries in a clear and helpful way.
- The ability to prepare and review payroll reports.
- Good organisational skills and a careful approach to deadlines.
Job Offer
- Permanent Payroll Manager position based in Swale.
- Salary of £55,000 to £60,000 dependent on the level of experience.
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