Payroll Manager (FULLY REMOTE)

The role of the Payroll Manager is to manage payroll end to end process and to support and provide expertise. You'll work to ensure our payroll expenses and taxes are paid correctly and on time, ensuring our payroll procedures are compliant, efficient and current.

The Payroll Manager will report in to the Head of Payroll.

Client Details

A commercially focused public sector organisation with offices across the UK. This is a fully remote role - the successful applicant can be based anywhere in the UK and work entirely from home.

Description

The Payroll Manager (FULLY REMOTE) role involves:

• Supports in the management and development of the payroll team
• Manages payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Ensures payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner (6,500 staff on the payroll)
• Directs the preparation of payroll related documents
• Administers benefit plans

• Oversees compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
• Compiles data from payroll sources
• Prepares relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and supports on year-end reports
• Monitors the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
• Prepares and review payroll account reconciliations
• Maintains accurate account balances
• Reviews and improves payroll policies and procedures
• Oversees the maintenance of current employee data systems
• Ensures all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements

• Supports all internal and external audits related to payroll
• Processes payroll checks for executive team
• Interprets new legislation impacting payroll
• Resolves issues relating to payroll production
• Completion of gross to net payroll calculations in support of debt recovery
• Completion of National Statistics Surveys
• Management of payroll project activity

Profile

The ideal candidate for the Payroll Manager (FULLY REMOTE) role will:

• have worked in a similar role previously (ideally from a large business / large Payroll background)
• willing and able to work fully remotely
• CIPP qualified is highly desirable (not essential)

• Proficiency in relevant payroll and accounting software
• Solid financial acumen
• Experience in payroll administration
• Strong leadership/ management experience

• Deep knowledge of payroll regulations
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
• Knowledge of applicable legislation

Job Offer

The Payroll Manager (FULLY REMOTE) role offers a base salary of up to £57,000 per annum, plus 10% bonus, 27 days annual leave + Bank holidays, pension, and more.