Payroll Manager
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This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our vibrant, fast paced People Team as the Payroll Manager.
Working as a key lead within the People Team, the Payroll Manager is responsible for leading the payroll team to deliver a best in class payroll operation within Poltronesof.
What does the role involve?
Lead, coach and develop the payroll team, ensuring high performance and effective delivery of day-to-day activities Collaborate closely with the Italian Finance team to ensure alignment on payroll processes and reporting Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll for approximately 1,100 colleagues, including new starters, leavers, timesheets, and pay calculations Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll inputs, including statutory payments (sick pay, maternity, paternity, etc.) and holiday Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements and internal policies Manage statutory submissions, including RTI returns and HMRC reporting Act as the primary point of contact for external bodies such as HMRC and pension providers Lead the annual pay review process and support broader reward initiatives Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including gender pay gap reporting Produce payroll reports and KPIs to support senior management decision-making (e.g. headcount, absence, payroll costs) Resolve complex payroll queries and provide expert guidance to the business Manage the end-to-end offboarding payroll process for leavers Lead and deliver payroll-related projects in support of the wider People Strategy Identify and implement process improvements, including optimisation or implementation of HRIS/payroll systems Who are we looking for?
A real people person
the ability to build strong relationships with the team, colleagues and leadership team Enthusiastic with a passion to drive the business forward and personally succeed Willing to drive change and continually look to support change beyond the job role within the People function Experience within a similar role Experience working in a fast paced environment, processing payroll to tight deadlines Comprehensive current experience of legislative reporting including HMRC submissions, P60s Experience in Year End procedures, PAYE, NIC and statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP Strong IT Skills with excellent working knowledge of Excel Strong analytical skills and the ability to problem solve The ability to plan and react to change The ability to drive performance and manage difficult conversations when needed Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or equivalent experience Whats in it for you?
Competitive salary 33 days holidays including bank holidays Employee benefits platform
access to 100s of high street discounts and more
holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more! Colleague Discount Career progression Long service awards Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics Virtual GP
Access to a GP service 24/7 Salary finance scheme Pension Scheme Death in Service Life assurance INDMP TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Human Resources
