Job Description
Head of Payroll | Payroll Manager | Senior Payroll Manager
Your new company I am working with a leading Chartered Accountancy Practice with offices across Yorkshire and the North East.
Your new role This is a newly created role due to the forthcoming retirement of the current incumbent. Managing a payroll team of 6, this Head of Payroll role isn’t just about managing processes – it’s about shaping the future of how the Practice manages payroll across the firm. You’ll have the chance to influence strategy, introduce best practices, and make a real impact on how they support their clients and people.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and develop our payroll function to deliver an exceptional experience for clients
* Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team
* Develop and deliver a payroll strategy that supports the firm’s goals
* Drive improvements and efficiencies using modern systems and digital tools
* Ensure compliance and governance while introducing innovative solutions
* Act as a trusted advisor on payroll matters across the firm
What you'll need to succeed It is essential that you have extensive experience of and are currently working within a high-volume multi-payroll bureau or practice environment. You will have:
* Proven experience in payroll leadership or senior payroll management
* Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance
* Ability to think strategically and deliver operational excellence
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital payroll systems
* Knowledge of BACS processes and pension scheme complexities.
What you'll get in return Benefits include:-
o Flexible working (4 day week considered)
o Hybrid working post-probation
o Darlington based, you have the option to work one day a week from one of their other Yorkshire/North East offices
o 25 days holiday plus BH
o Death in Service
o Enhanced Pension
o Multi-benefit additional benefits such as shopping vouchers, eye care, dental care
What you need to do nowIf 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. # 4767714