Payroll Manager - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new company

Company based in North Bristol

Your new role

We are looking for someone with lots of enthusiasm with a desire to learn and succeed, a focused mind and a "Can Do" attitude.Key responsibilities for our Group Payroll Manager:As the Group Payroll Manager you will ensure the various overseas payroll and benefits departments run in a manner aligned to achieving the business success:

• Manage and Lead the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all staff, including the production and validation of payslips, statutory returns, and reports
• Ensure that all payroll operations comply with statutory regulations, including HMRC enquiries, gender pay gap reporting
• Ensure pension scheme administration is accurate and up to date, complying with all regulatory requirements
• Manage and review the existing T&A system
• Travel to local sites to meet with colleagues and answer questions
• Manage the UK pension scheme
• Administer the various company benefits schemes; including private medical insurance, life assurance, health cash plans, cycle to work
• Assist the HR team with maintaining the HR system 'bob'
• Prepare for Gender Pay Reporting and Executive Pay Reporting
• Assist the Learning and Development team to effectively utilise our Apprenticeship Levy
• Analyse and report on payroll data
• Always be looking at continual improvement
• Assist with audits as and when required
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, pension schemes, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Actively participate in day-to-day payroll operations to ensure practical knowledge of systems and processes, and to provide operational cover when required
• Manage the overseas payroll functions with outsourced providers
• Work with global payroll teams to ensure that payrolls are processed in accordance with country legislation
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation

What you'll need to succeed

• Comprehensive understanding of UK tax and payroll laws
• Computer literacy in using Microsoft Office suite and payroll software
• Written and verbal communication, including active listening and report writing
• Deductive reasoning for analysing raw payroll data and using it to develop and refine payroll policies
• Conflict resolution for dealing with disputes between payroll team members and employee pay enquiries
• Organised work ethic and multi-tasking
• European payroll experience

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available.
• 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Opportunities for personal development and progression
• Casual dress

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF

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