Payroll Manager
Coventry | Permanent | Up to £40,000 + Benefits
SF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client, a leading organisation based in Coventry, to recruit a Payroll Manager on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business where you'll take a hands-on lead in managing the payroll function and supporting a small team to deliver an accurate and timely payroll service.
The Role:
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
Review and balance payrolls, validating reports and securing appropriate approvals
Maintain accurate employee records relating to salary, benefits and costing information
Manage payroll-related queries, investigating and resolving discrepancies efficiently
Collaborate closely with HR and Operations to implement contract-specific pay deals, including union agreements where relevant
Process statutory payments, court orders and RTI data, reconciling with PAYE control accounts
Analyse payroll variances to provide meaningful insights to management
Continuously review and improve payroll processes and systems, working alongside the People Systems Manager
Report directly to the Head of Finance and manage a team of three Payroll Analysts
Requirements:
Previous experience leading a small payroll team
Detailed knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory requirements, PAYE and HMRC rules
Experience working with Zellis Resource Link and Kronos systems
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Own transport and a full UK driving licence
Desirable:
CIPP qualification
Advanced Excel skills
Benefits:
Salary up to £40,000
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
4x Life Assurance
Flexitime
Discretionary company bonus scheme
Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long-service and GEM Awards
If you're a payroll professional looking for your next step into a supervisory role - or already in a supervisory role and looking for a fresh challenge - then we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with SF Recruitment to find out more.
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