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Head of UK Payroll

Front Row Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT2 5EB, England

Salary

£80,000 - £100,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • My client is a leading financial services consultancy in the UK, focusing on the Employee Benefits sector.
  • They are seeking a Payroll leader with extensive experience in a leadership role, particularly in third-party or multi-function payroll environments.
  • The role involves overseeing a large payroll function, managing a team of over 100 colleagues, and developing strategies for business growth.
  • Applicants should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and legislation.
  • The position offers a generous salary package, including bonuses and excellent benefits, in a rapidly growing area of the business.

My client is one of the UK's leading financial services consultancies working in the Employee Benefits sector. The manage some of the largest pension schemes in the UK and they are looking to grow their already well-established payroll offering. As such they are keen to hire a talented Payroll leader and duties will include:

  • Leading and overseeing a large payroll function for a range of national clients
  • Effectively managing a significant UK and overseas payroll team (in excess of 100 colleagues) via an experienced team of managers
  • Developing payroll strategies that support the businesses planned growth
  • Identify and drive process and procedural improvements that will align with the wider business objectives
  • Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, both internal and external
  • Lead payroll related projects and monitor and manage budgets 
  • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and legislation etc
  • Analysis of payroll data to provide insights to support decision making

Applicants must possess extensive Payroll experience in a leadership role. Prior experience in a third-party role or from an organisation with numerous payroll functions is key along with an in-depth understanding of Payroll rules and legislation including tax, pensions etc. You will be a seasoned manager with the ability to lead a team from the front, building on a positive and coherent working environment. Outstanding communication skills are a pre-requisite along with a keen eye for detail and strong commercial acumen and analysis skills.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional to secure a pivotal leadership role in a highly respected and successful consultancy. The company offer a great working environment, and this particular role is in an area where significant growth is planned over the coming years so an excellent opportunity for continued development. A generous remuneration package is on offer plus bonus and excellent benefits.  

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