Company Description
We are delighted that you're thinking about a career with SGS!
As the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, we, SGS, provide value to society by enabling a better, safer, and more interconnected world. We sustain global standards across diverse industries, with customer service at the forefront of everything we do.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
* Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
* Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
* Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
* Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
* An additional day off for your birthday
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Retailer Discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Job Description
The Payroll Manager for SGS UK is responsible for overseeing the payroll department’s activities, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time, and complying with legal requirements and company policies.
This role involves managing payroll processing, direct reports and indirect reports, ensuring tax compliance, and addressing employee payroll-related enquiries. Our workforce is around 2,000 employees, paid through various contract types.
* Salary– from £40k pa DOE
* Working Hours– Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (1 day working from home)
* Location– Ellesmere Port
* Holidays– 25 days plus Bank Holidays
* Bonus– up to 10% Company bonus (subject to eligibility criteria)
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing:
* Oversee the timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll for all employees, including starters, leavers and those with changes in the pay period
* Ensure all variable payments and deductions e.g. bonuses, overtime, allowances, etc. are accurately calculated and processed
* Manage the payrolling on benefits in kind, bonus exchange into pension and the salary exchange of relevant benefits.
* Accurately process and pay the variable payments for zero hours employees on a monthly basis.
Compliance and Reporting:
* Ensure compliance with UK tax legislation, including payroll taxes and other statutory deductions
* Prepare and submit relevant tax information to HMRC, including the annual Employment Related Securities submission
* Maintain/develop the current system for tracking and reporting changes in compensation, taxes, and deductions, ensuring accurate financial reporting
* Prepare for, and collaborate in, all internal and external audits of payroll processes.
Pension and Risk Benefits
* Make accurate Group Personal Pension scheme calculations and pay overs to the pension provider on a monthly basis
* Manage pension re-enrolment, in line with UK auto-enrolment legislation
* Participate in the Pension Governance Committee to ensure engagement and member outcomes are maximised
* Manage the renewal of risk benefits such as life assurance and private medical insurance.
System and Process Improvements:
* Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
* Maintain payroll systems and software, ensuring all updates and changes are implemented correctly.
Employee Support:
* Respond to payroll-related enquiries from employees, providing clear and timely resolution
* Handle confidential and sensitive payroll information with discretion and in compliance with company policies
Audit and Reconciliation:
* Conduct periodic audits to ensure the accuracy of payroll data and resolve discrepancies
* Reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts and prepare payroll summaries for accounting purposes
* Ensure proper documentation of all payroll transactions, adjustments, and records for compliance and auditing purposes
* Maintain organised payroll files and ensure accurate record-keeping for tax and audit purposes.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field – Essential
* The CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management – Desirable
Essential Experience:
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll processing, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
* Working on multi site payroll processing or workforce of over 1500 employees
* Proficient in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar platforms).
Additional Information
APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.
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