Main responsibilities:
* *Manage a team of 5 payrollers
*Oversee Payroll Operations - Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, tax deductions, and compliance with all relevant legislation.
*Benefits Administration - Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, pension schemes, leave entitlements, and other perks, ensuring employees understand and can access their benefits.
*Compliance & Reporting - Maintain compliance with employment laws, HMRC regulations, and internal policies; prepare payroll reports for finance and audit purposes.
*System & Process Management - Maintain and improve payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency.
*Employee Support - Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
*Collaboration - Work closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure smooth payroll and benefits operations.
*Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and improve employee experience.

*Previous experience in a payroll environment.
*Previuos team management experience.
*Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
*Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
*Tax & NI knowledge for calculations within the payroll system/overpayments.
*GCSE’s in Maths and English.
*Use of Microsoft Office, e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook.
*A positive approach to work and a "can do" attitude, with a good sense of humour and the desire to work hard and add value.