Own the end-to-end monthly UK payroll cycle for all employees****
Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, bonuses, salary sacrifice and benefits-in-kind accurately and within deadlines.****
Calculate and reconcile PAYE, National Insurance, student loan deductions, attachment of earnings orders, statutory payments and pension contributions.****
Manage year-end activities for tax and annual benefits cycles.****
Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll queries, resolving issues professionally and with discretion.****
Liaise with the wider Finance team on payroll journals, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and cash forecasting.****
Ensure master data integrity, resolving issues promptly****
Maintain a robust control environment over the payroll process.****
Ensure full compliance with all statutory reporting and regulations, and monitor legislative changes timely to ensure up to date processes in operation****
Safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of employee data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.****
Liaise with the People team on employee lifecycle events, policy design and communications.****
Manage third-party providers including pension providers, benefits brokers and HMRC.****
Provide clear, accurate information to senior stakeholders and the Executive team on payroll cost, risk and compliance.

Experience running a UK multi entity payroll end-to-end in a standalone or lead capacity.****
Deep, current technical knowledge of UK PAYE, NI, statutory payments, pensions auto-enrolment, salary sacrifice, benefits-in-kind and year-end processes.****
Demonstrable experience operating within a strong internal control framework****
Hands-on experience configuring and optimising a modern cloud payroll system, plus experience of at least one payroll implementation, migration or major upgrade.****
Excellent Excel skills****
Experience partnering with Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations and GL integration.****
Meticulous attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.****
Calm, discreet and professional when handling sensitive data and difficult employee queries.****
Self starter, pragmatic problem solver and clear communicator****

Payroll Manager

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