Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll ManagerLocation base: HuddersfieldTotal Reward Package: Basic Salary of up to £45,000Holidays - 25 days per annum increasing with service + 8 bank holidaysPension with Company Contribution of 6%Life Insurance of 2 x salaryFuel Card with discountFree On site ParkingCycle to Work SchemeLocal Gym DiscountsVodafone DiscountsTraining and DevelopmentEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSummary of the RoleWorking as part of the HR and Payroll team, the Payroll Manager will provide expertise and delivery of all payroll related activity across UK and Republic of Ireland. The Payroll Manager has responsibility for ensuring end to end execution of all payrolls are competed accurately, on-time and in line with all contractual and statutory requirements.Key duties:Provide expertise and support for the end to end payroll and benefits process for circa 2000 colleagues including PAYE, NI, tax codes, CHAPS and BACS, month end and year end for circa 12 payrolls (mix of weekly and monthly) and 5 pension schemes, across different employing entitiesDeliver all statutory and regulatory requirements such as FPS/EPS submissions, P11d, P60 and financial data requirementsOversee the administration of all company benefits including Pensions, Private Healthcare and Life AssuranceProvide support to the wider Payroll team enabling them to deliver their best every day in line with and demonstrating our company values.Responsibilities:Ownership of fully in-sourced end to end payroll processes.Ownership of end to end benefits; Pensions, Private Health care, Life Assurance including management of renewalsExpertise in associated dependant software such as Excel and Microsoft OfficeRespectful of confidentiality and discretion to manage sensitive information in a professional mannerExpertise advice on pay and benefits.CIPP qualification - Opportunity for development as appropriateRequirements:EssentialProven experience in fully in-sourced end to end payroll processes and sign offProven experience of managing end to end benefits, including Pensions, Private Health-care, Life Assurance etc ideally with experience of managing renewalsExcellent communications skills and ability to engage across the business to ensure engagement, understanding and compliance of all payroll and benefits practicesStrong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and delegateAttention to detail and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage time effectivelyProven experience with Payroll systems as well as excellence in Excel and Microsoft OfficeConfidentiality and discretion to handle sensitive personal and business information in a professional manner and provide expert advice on pay and benefits.Live within a commutable distanceDesirable:Experience of frequent TUPE activities both in and out Experience of payroll within a unionised environment

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