Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the payroll process for 2 x UK monthly payrolls (c235 UK employees), a small Spanish payroll, a small Italian Payroll and a small Irish Payroll, utilising the QTAC (UK Payroll) and Cloud Pay (International Payroll) platforms.
• Assist the HRD in the management of the Annual Pay Review, achieving consistency and fairness of remuneration across similar job types plus instruction and management of company bonus plans.
• Liaise with HR staff regarding new appointments, terminations and other relevant matters.
• Maintain a high level of professional integrity. Employees should be able to trust you with payroll matters and managing their personal information.
• Ensure all payroll related functions are carried out efficiently in accordance with company policies, procedures and working practices.
• Ensure that correct payments, reports and returns are made to HMRC, utilising Government Gateway (including monthly and year-end returns), for our pension scheme and other statutory bodies.
• Management of the Apprenticeship Levy, including monthly payments and administration of apprentices employed via the levy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager with HR experience to join the team at a time of sustained growth. A highly competitive salary based on experience is on offer.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous experience in a senior payroll post, preferably in a medium to large organisation with one or more monthly payrolls, ideally with international/cross border experience. Excellent numerical ability and data entry skills. Accurate and methodical worker, with good attention to detail. A detailed knowledge of payroll systems, taxation and national insurance rules. Detailed knowledge of PAYE and its regulations. Experience using a myriad of payroll systems / platforms involving all aspects of payroll. Pensions and auto enrolment management experience. Fluency in another language would be a huge benefit. CIPD level 3 qualified or exposure to working in a payroll function as part of a HR team. A finance related degree or CIPP diploma would be preferred.