Payroll Manager (Part-Time)

Simple Recruitment are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager (part- time) for a permanent opportunity with our client in Bradford on Avon.

The Job:

The Payroll Manager will manage and oversee the process of employee payments across the business, ensuring that all employees are remunerated in line with all contractual and statutory requirements.

This role is pivotal in ensuring employee satisfaction through end-to-end payroll query resolution over the phone and by email and compliance with HMRC regulations.

In this newly created business role, you will contribute to our workplace culture in respect of learning, collaboration, transparency and inclusiveness.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with an incremental holiday package
• Competitive Salary
• Workplace pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7.5%
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work and home & tech schemes

About you:

• A minimum of two years previous experience in delivering a fully managed payroll service
• Relevant payroll qualification(s) such as CIPP, or the ability to demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge
• Strong knowledge of payroll software and systems is a necessity, together with solid experience across Microsoft Office
• Excellent knowledge of payroll legislation relating to payroll services; including HMRC requirements with regards to tax, national insurance, apprenticeship levy, RTI, auto-enrolment, PAYE and off payroll working
• Experience of payroll and pension year end processes
• Ability to produce information, accurate reports and present information
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills, with an ability to manage work logically
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain payroll in simple terms

Key Responsibilities:

• Navigate tight deadlines and meet all statutory obligations in respect of monthly PAYE processing
• Collate, verify, and enter payroll information, including hours worked, deductions and bonuses
• Make necessary corrections/manual updates as necessary so that data integrity in payroll software (IRIS Cascade) remains intact and there are no downstream impacts to employee pay
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries and concerns related to pay, benefits and deductions
• Process BACs payments to employees, HMRC and third parties, including pension submission and data reporting
• Prepare and submit end-of-year processes, including P60s, P45s and payrolling of taxable benefits
• Manage the company pension scheme by calculating and submitting monthly contributions together with overseeing re-enrolment declarations and re-certifications
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries and reconciliations as required by finance, HR and the senior management team
• Manage the administration of various company benefits, including company vehicles, income protection, life assurance, and salary sacrifice schemes
• Work closely with HR, finance, and management to coordinate payroll changes and support related administrative tasks
• Perform regular audits to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Effectively communicate with colleagues across the business to ensure a high standard of employee experience
• Work closely with external auditors on all payroll related transactions and processes, ensuring that all monthly controls are met and documented
• Proactively develop and keep up to date with new payroll legislation
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance payroll processes
• Maintain and safeguard payroll records and employee files, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity in line with GDPR

Our brief: Simple Recruitment are acting as an employment business on behalf of our client, based in Bradford on Avon who are seeking a Payroll Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.