Job Description
Fantastic role in the public sector; outstanding benefits including flexible hybrid working
Payroll Manager
Permanent & Fulltime
Carmarthenshire
£35-38,500 per annum
I am looking for a meticulous and proactive Payroll Control Manager to lead a small team and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll for a large, diverse workforce of around 8,000 people. You will be the subject-matter expert on payroll controls, reconciliations, tax deductions, overtime calculations and monthly payroll analysis, driving continuous improvement and providing clear management information to senior stakeholders.Key responsibilities
1. Manage end-to-end payroll controls for a workforce of c. 8,000, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
2. Supervise and develop direct reports, setting priorities, reviewing work and supporting training.
3. Reconcile payroll balances for each pay period and investigate and resolve variances.
4. Validate tax deductions and ensure PAYE, NIC and other statutory deductions are applied correctly.
5. Calculate and apply monthly overtime deductions and other variable pay elements; ensure calculations follow policy and contracts.
6. Perform payroll analysis and produce clear MI for Finance and HR (cost analysis, headcount trends, exception reporting).
7. Maintain and improve payroll controls and processes, including month-end procedure...