Payroll Manager

“My own definition of leadership is this: The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.” General Montgomery.
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a reputable and thriving hospitality organisation with an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager.
 
As the Payroll Manager, you will lead the processing of multiple payrolls for the company.  Coordinating department workload and maintaining the monthly work calendar which includes ensuring timely payment and preparation of payroll reports.
 
The ideal payroll manager will have extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing, ideally in a managerial role, and come from a finance background.
 
Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager will include:

• Coordinate and oversee the entire payroll process, including RPI increases, data collection from various sources, validation, calculations, and deductions.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities where possible.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records utilising trackers, including personal information, bank details, tax codes, and other relevant data.
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary/bonus changes accurately and promptly from the People Team payroll change tracker.
• Administer employee benefits such as managing, tracking, and posting bonus accruals/payments accurately per department, pension scheme contributions, health insurance, and other statutory or voluntary benefits for benefits in kind reporting.
• Manage and provide guidance to external vendors to resolve payroll-related queries, issues, and discrepancies.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Stay updated on UK tax legislation and statutory requirements related to payroll, WTD and Zero-hour contract obligations.

 
The successful Payroll Manager will require the following skills and experience:

• Proficiency in payroll software and systems (preferably Fourth).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment laws.
• Solid understanding of benefits administration and pension schemes.
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and trends in payroll management.

 
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.