A very well established manufacturing business is looking to recruit a Payroll Specialist, who will lead the Company's payroll function, in conjunction with advising on and auditing current payroll processes, with a view to driving improvements.
This is an immediate vacancy, initially on a 6 month term basis.
Role Purpose:
To lead the delivery of an accurate, compliant and timely payroll service across the Company's operations, while also contributing to wider HR activities and projects.
The Payroll Lead is responsible for preparing, validating and controlling payroll data prior to submission to an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring robust internal controls, data integrity and statutory compliance.
As part of the HR team, the role also supports employee lifecycle administration, HR systems maintenance and HR/payroll improvement projects. The successful applicant will oversee a payroll administrator but will lead in a hands-on manner.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Payroll Data Ownership & Control
Prepare and validate monthly payroll data prior to submission to a third party payroll partner.
Extract and reconcile data from the time & attendance system, ensuring hours worked, overtime, shift premiums and absences, are accurate and authorised.
Ensure all employee changes (starters, leavers, contractual amendments, allowances and deductions) are accurately recorded and supported by appropria...