Payroll Services Senior Manager / Director
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Payroll Services Senior Manager / Director
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We are looking for a Payroll Services Senior Manager / Director to join our team.
We are flexible on location across our Scottish and Newcastle offices.
We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as the Senior Manager / Director within Payroll Services. This pivotal role involves leadership across multiple locations, driving policy and procedure development, fostering business growth, managing pricing strategies, and ensuring robust governance aligned with firm-wide objectives.
The Payroll Services Senior Manager / Director will be responsible for (but not limited to):
* People Management: Lead and inspire a diverse team across four locations, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement
* Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and implement comprehensive payroll policies and procedures that adhere to regulatory standards and enhance operational efficiency
* Business Development: Drive initiatives to expand market share and enhance service offerings, collaborating closely with senior management and stakeholders
* Pricing Strategy: Develop and implement competitive pricing strategies to optimise revenue generation while maintaining client satisfaction
* Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, implementing governance frameworks that safeguard operational integrity
* Collaboration and Communication: Partner effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to align service delivery with firm goals
* Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation in payroll services, identifying opportunities for process enhancement and technological advancement
About You:
* A leader of your work and your professional learning
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
* Proven experience in payroll/people services management, ideally within a complex, multi-site environment
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams to achieve high performance
* In-depth knowledge of business policies, procedures, and compliance requirements in the UK
* Qualification in payroll management, accountancy or human resources (e.g., CIPP, CIPD/CIMA qualification) is desirable
Why JC?
Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.
We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.
Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.
In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.
Why Payroll?
Payroll is one of the quiet heroes of business functions– every month, employees trust their employers to pay them on time and accurately. That’s where we come in.
For organisations of all shapes and sizes across the UK, we provide peace of mind that employees will be paid so the leaders of the business can focus on other important work.
We work with employers to keep them abreast of the many changes in legislation across PAYE and other areas which could affect their business. As well as PAYE services, we also provide outsourced payroll, auto enrolment support, BACs payments, e-payslips and more.
Our comprehensive disaster recovery process also means our clients’ staff will always be paid, even in the face of unforeseen circumstances; and we can offer international employment tax advice through our Moore Global network for clients operating overseas.
Plus, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety when it comes to the work we do.
What You Can Expect
As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.
Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.
Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.
We look forward to hearing from you
If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.
At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.
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