UK Payroll Manager

Working within these prestigious offices in Croydon, we are presenting the opportunity to join an international business as the UK Payroll Manager.

Reference: HT12033

UK Payroll Manager - About The Role

This UK Payroll Manager opportunity is a rarity within the organisation, the role has been held by an individual for a number of years and is now at the point in their career that they are looking for a new challenge, so a new opening and a chance to join this international services business has arisen.

Assuming the responsibilities of the UK Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for leading, mentoring and training a small team while also being a hands-on member of the Payroll function. The business internationally has close to 20,000 employees, the UK side of the business has in the region of 6-7,000 employees, all on a monthly payroll.

Working within this business as the UK Payroll Manager you will have a varied yet hands-on position, within your role you will be responsible for:

• Providing supervision, guidance and support to the small payroll team
• Oversee all aspects of the payroll function including starters, leavers, transfers, unpaid leave, timesheets, pay reviews, P45s, SMP, SPP, SSPetc.
• Provide advice and undertake research on payroll legislation
• Support and actively contribute to new initiatives affecting payroll
• Process Ex-Pat payroll and policies including Global Mobility, HR Group Tax and overseas offices
• P35 year-end return and provision of P60s
• Be involved with a new systems roll out within finance, contributing to the Payroll module implementation

To apply for this UK Payroll Manager position, you will have the following skills, experience and exposures:

• Payroll Manager or Assistant Payroll Manager experience - ideally with a number of years experience within the payroll function, supervising staff
• Knowledgeable on UK Payroll - understanding legislation and regulations
• Initiation to change
• Interest in Payroll Systems - including the ability to advise on payroll implementation
• Strong communication skills, with the gravitas and confidence to speak across different departments of the business
• Ideally, experience of Ex-Pat Payroll
• Ideally, experience of tax equalisation

Payroll Manager - Benefits
This role will be offered a generous salary plus a matched contribution Pension, Life Cover and a flexible benefits package that includes healthcare, dental and childcare vouchers

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days please assume that you have not been successful.

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