Payroll Manager

Permanent | Competitive package

We are delighted and excited to be supporting and working exclusively with this well-known successful brand in helping them find a talented and capable Payroll Manager.

This is not your everyday opportunity, yes, we are seeking someone who knows their stuff when it comes to payroll, but also someone who challenges the conventional way of thinking and who looks to add value to a business by finding ways to improve outputs.

As the new Payroll Manager, you will manage and support a small, busy payroll team, making sure that everything runs smoothly whilst embracing an environment where creativity and innovation is encouraged and rewarded. As a strong communicator you will thrive when making meaningful contributions to a business that is progressive and that has a positive, values-led culture.

You’ll report to an experienced and supportive People Director and collaborate closely with the people team to create new reward and benefit initiatives. Key to the role is ensuring that the payroll process is seamless, clear, and reflective of their commitment to ethical practices.
 

The job

• Oversee and support the payroll team with monthly payroll processing (c700), ensuring all related reporting and filing for payrolls is delivered.
• Collaborate with the People Director and CFO on the implementation and management of annual salary forecasting and quarterly updates.
• Be the point of contact for the senior management team on managing departmental budget changes and forward forecasting.
• Own the annual salary benchmarking framework and prepare the report for signoff.
• Manage all payroll platforms and help with the upkeep of systems.
• Administer the company pension schemes, to include auto-enrolment compliance and monthly schedules.
• Provide advice and training to managers and employees as required.
• Work closely with the relevant departments and organisations to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Develop custom reporting as required by the business for people and payroll data.
• Act as a mentor to your team and encourage personal development.

The person specification

• CIPP member or equivalent qualification/ experience in Payroll
• Experience of providing advice and guidance to all people, including directors and shareholders.
• Strong technical skills, with an interest in AI.
• Exceptional coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong relationship building skills with all levels of colleagues across the organisation.
• Problem solving mindset
• Enjoys building strong working relationships across an organisation
• Team management ability, with a focus on people development and training.
• Detail orientated.
• Thrive whilst working under pressure.
• Driven by meeting deadlines.
• Adaptable and resilient.
• A strong to learn and develop and become the best in your field.
• Ability to create and present high-quality documentation and management information.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to challenge all levels.

Salary and benefits

• Salary is competitive depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus banks holidays, plus your birthday ?
• Extra day of annual leave for each year of service.
• Holiday buying scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible work options, including hybrid working.
• Employee recognition programme.
• Volunteer days to support the community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

The next step

If this opportunity is of interest, we would be delighted to hear from you, please contact Ita McNeil-Jones on ita@sitka.wales in the first instance and she can share more information or hit the reply button and attach your CV.