At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the UK payroll for over 3000 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Company: Knight Frank, a leading global real estate consultancy with over 125 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace that values diversity, innovation, and employee contributions.
- Why this job: Join a trusted team shaping the future of real estate while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 markets, with 600+ offices and 20,000+ people globally. At the heart of all we do are our clients, and a relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently providing personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property.
About The Role
Knight Frank is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the end-to-end UK payroll, taking full responsibility for the UK monthly payroll which consists of 3000 plus employees, operating across 7 pay groups. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services while driving standardised processes. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership to the payroll function, manage key stakeholder relationships across Finance and the broader business as well as external providers, leveraging technology platforms including SAP and Workday to optimise payroll operations, reporting, and employee experience.
What you will be responsible for:
- Full responsibility for the UK monthly payroll which consists of 3000 plus employees within 7 pay groups, ensuring employees are paid on time and correctly and that the payroll system is fully compliant.
- Monthly processing and full reconciliation of the payroll, review error and exceptions report, net pay variance review, staff numbers review, gross to net reconciliation, creation of BACS files for review with UK group Controller.
- Regularly review and improve payroll processing and validation to reduce manual intervention.
- Monthly Real Time information reconciliation and returns to HM Revenue & Customs.
- Oversight and reconciliations of all payments and deductions, including statutory tax liabilities.
- Overseeing the monthly auto enrollment process, including automatic enrollment, opt ins, opt outs, ceasing active membership and re-enrollment.
- Work with in-house IT and external SAP consultants as required to ensure process and reporting is compliant.
Payroll Manager in London employer: Knight Frank Services Company Limited
Knight Frank is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a dynamic work environment in Richmond where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, the company empowers its staff to take ownership of their roles while providing ample opportunities for professional development. Employees enjoy a supportive culture that values their contributions, ensuring that everyone can make a meaningful impact in the real estate sector.
Contact Details:
Knight Frank Services Company Limited Recruitment Team
