Payroll Manager

This role offers the possibility of extension or permanent placement, depending on performance and business needs.

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months (Strong potential for extension)

Hybrid working - flexible depending on the individual.

Salary: Up to £43,000 - hourly rate equivalent. (Dependent on experience)

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of their payroll processes, including managing a small team and handling various payroll responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a small team consisting of 2 full-time payroll administrators.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide guidance and support to the team, particularly in areas where they lack experience.
• Finalise payroll processes, including net pay variance reports, RTI submissions, and completion of payroll.
• Prepare pension reports on a quarterly and annual basis, including DB schemes and teachers' pension monthly returns.
• Handle deductions for local government pension schemes on a monthly basis.
• Manage payroll for 3 entities
• Handle payroll for a diverse workforce, including fixed-term contracts and casual claims.
• Address any payroll-related issues promptly and efficiently.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in payroll management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with pension schemes, particularly teachers' pensions, is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all payroll activities.

For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on or apply directly to this advert.

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