Payroll Team Manager - 12 month contract - Preston, Lancashire - £36.51 ph UMB or £27.19 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)
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The Role
Based within the Payroll Operational team, the main objective of this role is to lead, motivate and inspire a team of Payroll Professionals who manage a number of high volume and high value monthly Payrolls across BAE Systems. This role requires a customer focused approach to service delivery and also encompasses performance improvement, process improvement and involvement in the delivery of Payroll related business projects.
Support the drive for standardisation across BAE Systems by working with change/project teams providing knowledge & experience into Statutory & Technical updates, Business Change requirements, - including the specification & design, ensuring changes to the operation and system are seamlessly embeeded.
Role Responsibilities:
Not limited to…
Managing the team SLA's and KPI's to ensure that all Payrolls are delivered accurately and on time. Maintaining and monitoring daily/weekly quality statistics, thereafter providing recommendations.
Lead on internal/external Payroll reviews/audits.
Lead on the continuous improvement initiative within the team, implementing new ideas and better ways of working.
Lead the team on the review and timely completion of all outstanding Finance Reconciliation items.
Responsible for providing subject matter expertise to key projects including TUPE activities/acquisitions.
Responsible for the ongoing review of existing processes and work instructions to ensure these remain up to date, relevant and fit for purpose.
Assist with the coordination and submission of year end returns.
Responsible for the transaction of BACS payments, FPS and all Pay cycle submissions.
Lead on the end to end investigation of all Payroll defects, managing perception and complaints, including root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure a positive outcome and to minimize future payroll incidents.
Responsible for all aspects of people management including managing absence, coaching, developing and motivating the team.
Responsible for undertaking regular performance reviews, cascading of business objectives, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and individual development.
Responsible for the analysis of work volume trends to establish the productivity levels and forecast future workflow and resource requirments.
What are BAE Systems looking for from you?
In depth payroll legislation knowledge, including appreciation for future changes and impact on payroll function
Experience of data interrogation in order to analyse, troubleshoot and problem solve
Ability to deal and resolve difficult and emotive situations without escalation to a senor level
People Management/Leadership Skills (Coaching/Mentoring)
Influencing skills
Stakeholder management (at all levels)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas, data and results in an easy to understand format
IT Literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Security Requirements: BPSS
This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting