Head Of Payroll

Job DescriptionWe are recruiting for a Head of Payroll for our team in Milton Keynes.You will report into and work closely with the CFO to manage a payroll operating model, standardising processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and end-to end process documentation to deliver business continuity. This role will also actively collaborate and engage with other functions.As the Head of Group Payroll, your role will help us: Deliver the strategic direction for group payroll and the leadership of the end-to-end daily operations of the payroll activitiesDrive operational excellence with best-in-class process by providing, governance and oversight on payroll operational activityDrive and promote a customer centric approach to our internal stakeholdersLead compliance within operations through the design of the controls environment within the end-to-end process, identification of risks, and issue control management including remedial actionsOversee and lead the development of system/robotic/AI solutionsDrive a culture of continuous improvement across the group payroll process and lead those team members responsible for the daily delivery of the process Your responsibilities will include: Setting the strategic direction of the group Payroll process and integration with other processes and functions with specific emphasis on working alongside the HR teamsLeading team motivation and development, with a focus on continuous improvementOverseeing the implementation of controls and embedding risk management into the group payroll operation to ensure compliance with all payroll and tax lawsAudit payroll transactions to ensure all amounts and payment dates are accurate including PAYE, Pensions and other salary sacrifice benefitsEffective communication and reporting on payroll performance measures to internal and external stakeholders. Manage any escalations to a satisfactory and professional conclusionManagement of payments to employees and third parties including HMRCManagement and development of a high performing team and manage external payroll advisor relationships. We are looking for someone who has: Strong technical knowledge of Payroll processingTeam management experienceVariable pay experienceAbility to show initiative and work independently to resolve problems and produce resultsAbility to cope with demanding and fast-paced environmentUser of Resource link payroll softwareUse of JIRA project tracking softwareExperience if integrated HR & Payroll systems Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.CF00380