We are seeking a Payroll Manager for a 6-month fixed term contract role on behalf of an organisation in the Southampton area who would like to implement a new payroll system.
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Payroll Manager will take responsibility for the company payroll whilst also leading on the scoping and implementation of a new Payroll system.
Key responsibilities for the Payroll Manager role:
- Ensuring the payroll is processed in a timely manner, including payment of incentives, tips and bonuses and administering pension contributions, auto-enrolment and communications.
- Ensuring all new legislation and government requirements are met including existing and new company reporting requirements (eg Gender Pay Gap) and Holiday Pay calculation changes.
- Preparation of documentation for Remuneration Committee meetings
- Ensuring policies are up to date with latest statutory legislation and all internal policies are being followed.
- Ensuring all Tax Year-End procedures are run including P60, P11D
- Liaise with key stakeholders across the business to ensure payroll information is completed accurately and to provide input into the budgeting and forecasting process for payroll costs.
- Participation and leadership on projects to continuously improve current system including the scoping and implementation of a new HR and Payroll system
Required skills and experience for the Payroll Manager role:
- 5+ years of experience within payroll roles, either in-house or within a payroll bureau.
- Previous experience of implementing a payroll system would be very beneficial, but not essential.
- Comfortable working in a standalone role with sole responsibility for the payroll function
- Good communication skills to build professional relationships with the rest of the management team.
- High levels of integrity and confidentiality.