Interim UK Payroll Manager - Talentedge : Job Details

My client, a global media business based nearHAMMERSMITH STATIONis seeking anInterim_UK Payroll Manager_to join this blue-chip organisation

THE ROLE

• Manage day-to-day payroll processing activities across UK lines of business for The Company, while serving as the subject-matter expert for the overall payroll process and ensuring timely and accurate delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• This role line manages 3-4 team members
• Manage of diverse stakeholders across the respective businesses.
• Primary lead for all phases of assigned projects, from initiation through closure, requiring minimal direction.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, statutory reporting, and audit support for UK lines of business
• Manage and develop direct reports to support payroll operations and succession planning
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Approve monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodicity reports to the management of the Company, local authorities and other recipients
• Resolve all assigned payroll-related queries from employees and legal entity stakeholders in a professional and timely manner, escalating further as necessary
• Resolve legal entity questions and/or concerns regarding the payroll process
• Oversee and ensure payroll compliance in accordance with audit controls and procedures
• Propose enhancements as appropriate to address improvement and efficiency opportunities

THE IDEAL PERSON

• Payroll management qualification
• Significant related experience, ideally leading a payroll team for a large multi-national employer
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll practices, regulations and taxes
• Ability to drive transformational change and lead change management activities
• Proven experience reviewing and developing payroll procedures and policies
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and accounting skills
• Demonstrated payroll experience with a retail or entertainment business, is a bonus
• Ability to lead others to successfully accomplish both individual and team objectives
• Communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with other functions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Project Management experience

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