Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor St. Albans- HybridUp to £50,000 per annum

OverviewThis role oversees the full payroll operations across multiple countries. This key role ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing, while maintaining data integrity and collaborating with internal teams. You'll need a strong grasp of global payroll regulations, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to manage complex payroll scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate processing of multiple European and UK payrolls, providing support for other regions as needed.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, covering salary calculations, deductions, and statutory contributions.
• Review payroll inputs such as hours worked, bonuses, commissions, absences, holidays, redundancy, and other leave-related payments.
• Process pension contributions punctually and support departments to communicate relevant updates.
• Verify salary sacrifice arrangements for compliance with national minimum wage standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Resolve queries and provide expert payroll guidance.
• Collaborate with external teams to ensure seamless data transfer from HR systems to payroll systems.
• Conduct regular audits to maintain data accuracy and address discrepancies promptly.
• Manage payroll data integrity, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Support external audits by providing payroll-related information and data.
• Work with external advisors to manage tax implications for employees working internationally.
• Generate detailed payslips with a breakdown of gross pay, deductions, salary sacrifice, and taxes.
• Timely and accurate payroll processing.

• Precision in calculations and payments.
• Positive feedback from stakeholders and internal teams for query resolution and support.
• Successful audit results demonstrating compliance and adherence to legal standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficiency in payroll software and end-to-end payroll processes.
• Extensive knowledge of global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines.
• Solid understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefits.
• Analytical skills to interpret and present payroll data effectively to stakeholders.
• Significant experience in payroll, with exposure to global or multinational environments.
• Proven ability to influence and represent payroll interests at senior levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems and scheduling software.
• Commitment to staying updated on global payroll regulations and best practices.