Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager needed in Cardiff, £22.65ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1510305

• To lead a team to ensure efficient and timely delivery of payroll functions in accordance with current legislation and conditions of service.
• To provide strategic overview of the payroll service and look for continuous improvement and efficiency.

• To provide leadership and line management to the payroll function.
• To manage the payroll service to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with current legislation and conditions of service.
• To provide the payroll lead on implementation of any new systems or procedures.
• To work closely with HR recruit teams to onboard and correctly set up pay for new employees.
• To work as the subject matter expert on complex areas of pay – e.g. multiple employment, leave, maternity and sickness payments, pension and AVC arrangements and payments to leavers.
• To manage appropriate payroll systems with other HR, pension and finance colleagues.
• To actively seeking ways to improve the service – developing a modern payroll service and looking at process improvements and possibilities for automation.
• To lead on pension auto-enrolment processes.
• To take the lead for payroll audit processes.
• To produce payroll reports for internal HR monthly and quarterly reporting
• To be an active member of HR leadership team
• To be a key member of HR project teams where there is an interface with pay.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to  quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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