Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead our Milton Keynes based Payroll team who process the end-to-end Payroll for the UK’s largest property services business with circa 14,000 colleagues. You will ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with UK legislation and company policies. You will oversee the Payroll team, manage internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate closely with People Services, Reward, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient Payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll and management experience (ideally CIPP qualified) with experience of working in a busy and large organisation.Your responsibilities will include:

Payroll Management: Oversee the entire Payroll process for UK employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payments.
Compliance: Ensure Payroll operations adhere to all relevant UK employment laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, and other deductions.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the Payroll team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure a high-performing and motivated team.
System Management: Maintain and update Payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and efficient workflows. Work with IT and other departments to implement system upgrades and improvements.
Reporting: Prepare and deliver accurate payroll reports, including month-end, year-end, and ad-hoc reports to Finance, People Services, and other stakeholders.
Audit and Controls: Develop and maintain robust Payroll controls and processes, ensuring accurate data handling and compliance with internal and external audits.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external Payroll service providers, ensuring service levels are met and resolving any issues promptly.
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate Payroll processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee satisfaction. Maintaining Payroll procedures and implementing process change
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with People Services, Finance, and other departments to ensure Payroll operations align with broader business objectives and policies.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate experience in:

Providing a proactive and customer-centric approach
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
Ability to communicate clearly, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Experience of the P11d/BIK and Pension process
Highly numerate with attention to detail
A great Team player and problem solver
Proactive, enthusiastic, someone who strives for excellence
Systems implementation experience

Ability to analyse complex payroll data to make informed decisions.
Strong leadership ability, with excellent organisational and time-management skills

ResourceLink systems experience is very highly desirable

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.CF00461

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