Are you an experienced Payroll Manager able to commit to a 6 month hybrid role? Requirement for one day in the office working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Duties for the Payroll Manager include:- Manage and develop the payroll service, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Develop and maintain management information which evidence compliance with the service standard. Identify, analyse, and ensure all new legislation and government requirements are met including reporting requirements (e.g. Gender Pay Gap) and Holiday Pay calculation changes. Oversee HMRC Payroll related returns including P60, P11Ds and PSA agreements. To have an extensive knowledge of PAYE/NIC and statutory payments e.g. SSP, SMP and maintain compliance of internal controls and audit requirements. Oversee and manage the implementation of annual pay award. Maintain HRIS/Payroll system including ongoing development of system to meetgroups requirements. Drive forward continuous improvement which should include: Maintaining strong external contacts (HR specialists, lawyers, informal payroll manager networks) to understand potential changes legal and regulatory changes. Ensuring potential legislation are assessed for impact and preparations are made for implementation. Streamlining and automating processes; and Creating the conditions for greater self -service. To be successful as a Payroll Manager you will need:- Deep knowledge and expertise in payroll management and administration, who can lead by example and impart their in-depth payroll knowledge to the team. Demonstrable practical awareness of HMRC & payroll legislation and regulations and their implications for practical workplace processes and issues. Depth of understanding of Payroll & HR systems and the potential they provide to improve and streamline processes to maximize efficiencies and ensure that HR resources can be focused on activities that add value to the group. Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). COG LTD are acting as an Employment Business. ADZN1_UKTJ