The PureGym Way
PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 600+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels free to be. We’re proud to be recognised as a Top Institute Employer, reflecting our commitment to excellence in employee experience and workplace culture. We offer:
Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
Hybrid working
A truly flexible working culture
Personal private healthcare, including digital GP
Life insurance x4
Company pension contribution
25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day
Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
Great learning & development resources
Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave
The Role
Location: Leeds (3 days in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Type: Full Time
Contract type: Perm
Application: Closing date 9th November (early applications encouraged)
We are seeking a new Payroll Manager to take full ownership of our U.S. weekly payroll function, working from Leeds, UK. This role will report into our US Finance Manager, also based in Leeds.
Key duties will include:
Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for c.700 staff (and growing), ensuring accuracy and compliance with the relevant state and federal laws
Weekly reporting for Operations, in a timely manner, with key KPIs
Reconciliation of payroll taxes on a weekly & monthly basis, ensuring payments are collected on time and in line with statutory regulations
Reconciliation of employee benefit schemes, with ad-hoc reporting and submissions as required
Processing and reporting of employee expenses
Supporting the wider finance team at month end with reporting for both bonus provisions & accruals
Supporting the field teams with operational KPIs and ad-hoc reporting
Dealing with employee queries around pay in an efficient and timely manner
Processing of garnishments and wage attachments
Processing of year end submissions for payroll taxes
Ensuring the business remains compliant with statutory regulations, across pay rates, taxes, benefits & pensions (401K). This is calculated through our system – Paylocity.
Other admin related tasks as required
The Person
The successful candidate will be someone with a professional qualification (CIPP or equivalent), and with at least 3 years’ experience in a senior payroll position. Experience in a fast paced, high-growth environment is essential, alongside experience in integration of payroll systems, or project related tasks around automation and transformation. We’ll need someone who:
Can look at reporting and spot potential errors prior to submission
Look at streamlining processes to improve efficiency
Is happy to work autonomously
Can work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Has excellent attention to detail
Is a team player, maintaining both a professional and collaborative relationship with all departments, key stakeholders and 3rd parties
PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.
Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.
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