Payroll Manager
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Warwick,
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Job description
Payroll Manager 9-12 Month FTC
About the role
We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded School Foundation in Warwickshire who are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their busy Finance team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
This is a key role within the organisation, responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of payroll services across the Foundation. You will lead the payroll function, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining full compliance with current legislation and reporting requirements.
This opportunity would suit a detail focused payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and has strong experience managing end to end payroll processes.
Location:Warwick, Warwickshire
Salary:£52,209 to £55,975
Contract:Fixed Term Contract 9 to 12 months Maternity Cover
Hours:40 hours per week 9am to 5pm
Key responsibilities
Lead and manage the payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees
Maintain and manage payroll records including pay, benefits, overtime, absence and adjustments
Review and manually check salary calculations provided by HR and line managers
Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements including monthly and annual reporting
Manage submissions to pension providers and other relevant bodies
Ensure payroll systems and records are accurate, up to date and audit ready
Produce management information and support ad hoc reporting requirements
Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries across the organisation
Continuously review payroll processes to ensure efficiency and best practice
About you
Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll position
Essential experience using iTrent payroll system
Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC reporting requirements
Experience managing end to end payroll processes in a complex xsngvjr organisation
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with HR and Finance teams
Experience within education or public sector would be advantageous but not essential
What is on offer
Competitive salary
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunity to work within a respected educational foundation
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Immediate impact role with real responsibility
If you are an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next contract role and have strong iTrent experience, we would love to hear from you