Job Description
Robert Half are working in partnership with a values-led organisation in Swindon to recruit a Senior Payroll Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager that is looking to be a part of a highly respected organisation that is renowned for making a positive impact across a number of communities across the country, as well as offering long-term career prospects. The salary is between £48,000 - £52,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits.
The Role
The main duties of the Senior Payroll Manager role will consist of:
* Oversee the complete payroll process, working closely with managers and relevant teams to ensure all personal and payroll data is accurate and timely for monthly payroll.
* Manage the end-to-end processing of monthly timesheets and overtime claims.
* Ensure compliance with legal and organisational requirements, with particular attention to IR35 and employment status guidelines.
* Administer pay review processes and handle payroll close activities for both month-end and year-end.
* Foster effective working relationships across teams, managing the liaison between payroll, HR, budget holders, and other departments to ensure proper data flow and record-keeping.
* Assist with financial accounts by reconciling payroll-related balance sheet codes.
* Continuously review workflows, templates, and communication tools to seek improvements in payroll service delivery.
Requirements
To be considered for the Senior Payroll Manager role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience:
* Must have experience within a Payroll management role.
* Ideally CIPP qualified.
* Experience in managing/supervising a team.
* Strong knowledge of technical and legal, payroll related requirements.
* Strong communication skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Good problem solving skills.
* Keen to implement and improve processes.
Salary & Benefits
* £48,000 - £52,000 annual salary
* Hybrid working; up to 3 days in the office.
* Competitive pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* Flexitime
* Life assurance
* On site parking