Company Description
Phase 3 are experts in HR, Payroll, and Finance consulting and services with over 20 years of experience in digital transformation. We provide comprehensive solutions with a focus on combining people processes with cutting-edge technology to deliver the best results. Our seasoned team guides clients through every stage of their project, from software selection to implementation and development, as well as ongoing support. As an independent organisation, we always put clients' needs first, offering practical, tailored, and unbiased advice. This role will be Managing Payroll in our Managed Services Payroll Team
Role Description
As Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients. You will act as a payroll subject matter expert, applying best practices and providing advice and guidance to clients on payroll matters. This role will be primarily home-based, with team building and training days held at the Phase 3 office in Manchester City Centre on average once a quarter.
Contribution to Business Growth & Development:
* Develop your knowledge and take opportunities to learn new systems and stay up to date with emerging trends to support our clients.
* Work along side our Customer Success Team to identify any areas for growth
* Ensure prompt identification and communication of any risks or issues to line managers and customers.
Responsibilities
* Manage the full end-to-end payroll process for client payrolls, ensuring that all payrolls are accurate, completed on time, and all statutory submissions are performed within required deadlines
* Auto-enrolment duties on client payrolls including upload of new starters, monthly contributions and cyclical re-enrolment
* Client meetings to discuss issues and priorities
* Working well with conflicting priorities and deadlines
* Operate flexibly and have a desire to learn new systems and processes in a supportive environment
* Be proactive and accountable to the highest calibre of professionalism, service and accuracy
Essential Requirements
* Experience with Sage People Payroll or Brain Payroll (Not essential but preferred)
* Experience managing high-volume payroll(s) with 1000+ Employees
* Experience of working in a Payroll Bureau
* Strong Excel Skills, including competency in VLOOKUP, pivot tables and intermediate formulas
* Knowledge of P11Ds/payrolled benefits
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in documentation
* Time Management and organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure
* Ability to manage own workload while Working From Home
* Excitement about flexibility, independence, initiative and knowledge-sharing in your job
* Commitment to clients, team and the Phase 3 role
* Excitement about flexibility, independence, initiative and knowledge-sharing in your job
* Ability and willingness to travel if required although client travel is minimal
Add extra value to your application with experience of more than one of the following: iTrent, PeopleXD, ResourceLink, Salesforce, BrightPay SAP, Unit 4, Business Objects, Cognos, SQL reporting (or legacy equivalents)
Phase 3 Perks and Benefits
* Unlimited paid annual leave (which is subject to the annual leave policy)
* Utilisation Bonus paid quarterly (Up to 15% OTE)
* 6 monthly pay reviews
* Fully flexible work days/week - Hybrid/Remote working
* BUPA dental plan
* Office in Manchester's Northern Quarter (for office days)
* Development time and funding
* Regular gifts and perks from Phase 3 to reward outstanding achievements, new members to your family or house moves as well as 'special birthdays'
* Fully funded Home Working setup - Access to up to £2,500 worth of home equipment
* And many more
Salary Range (DOE)
£30,000 - £40,000 (Assistant to Lead Payroll Manager)
Basis
Full Time/Permanent