Head of Payroll - Kids Planet Central Support
England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Full Time
8 hours ago
$55,000 GBP
Key skills
LeadershipCommunication
About this role
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.
Due to our site growth and as our employee numbers reach and pass 8,000, we are looking for a Head of Payroll to lead the payroll strategy and support cross functional processes and initiatives. to join our Finance team.
This role will support the Financial Controller, who previously carried out these responsibilities, and work closely with the CFO, the People Team’s management, the Childcare Directors, and other senior members of Kids Planet as appropriate.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
• Provide leadership for the payroll department, and drive strategy and prioritisation across other internal teams
• Line manage the Payroll Manager
• Work with the People Team and Childcare Director teams to identify areas of challenge or opportunity (within Dayforce, or within day to day processes), and deliver them to improve business processes
• Review due diligence documentation for new acquisition, being the first point of contact on all areas of payroll, and ensuring a smooth integration and TUPE alongside the People department
• Ensure National Minimum Wage legislation is enacted and reviewed, leading any National Minimum Wage audits on behalf of Kids Planet and proactively highlighting any areas of risk
• Identify and recommend any other areas of continual improvement
• Develop insightful reporting to internal stakeholders, highlighting areas of exception and working with business teams to drive improvements
• Support the Payroll Manager in resolving complex queries
• Lead on all aspects of payroll query in the annual Audit
• Own all areas of Employment Related Tax risk, suggesting suitable mitigations and, where appropriate, liaising with HMRC
• Provide month end reporting on payroll, including reconciliation of the month end payroll accounts and provision of insight and reports to enable CFO Board reporting.
Whats in it for you?
• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
• Accredited training with the KP Academy.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.
• Team appreciation events.
• Long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• 80% childcare discount.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
What we are looking for:
• At least 3 years experience in a similar managerial role
• Strong knowledge of tax laws
• Good systems knowledge and experience of large payroll databases
• Good level of competence in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Confident communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manipulate and understand previously unseen data sets.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and numerical ability
• Self-motivated, calm and professional, and able to work efficiently in a busy office environment
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
• Excellent Numerical ability and problem-solving skills
• Experience of Dayforce or a similar platform
Apply today to be a Head of Payroll with Kids Planet Day Nurseries!
We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!
Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.
Due to our site growth and as our employee numbers reach and pass 8,000, we are looking for a Head of Payroll to lead the payroll strategy and support cross functional processes and initiatives. to join our Finance team.
This role will support the Financial Controller, who previously carried out these responsibilities, and work closely with the CFO, the People Team’s management, the Childcare Directors, and other senior members of Kids Planet as appropriate.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
• Provide leadership for the payroll department, and drive strategy and prioritisation across other internal teams
• Line manage the Payroll Manager
• Work with the People Team and Childcare Director teams to identify areas of challenge or opportunity (within Dayforce, or within day to day processes), and deliver them to improve business processes
• Review due diligence documentation for new acquisition, being the first point of contact on all areas of payroll, and ensuring a smooth integration and TUPE alongside the People department
• Ensure National Minimum Wage legislation is enacted and reviewed, leading any National Minimum Wage audits on behalf of Kids Planet and proactively highlighting any areas of risk
• Identify and recommend any other areas of continual improvement
• Develop insightful reporting to internal stakeholders, highlighting areas of exception and working with business teams to drive improvements
• Support the Payroll Manager in resolving complex queries
• Lead on all aspects of payroll query in the annual Audit
• Own all areas of Employment Related Tax risk, suggesting suitable mitigations and, where appropriate, liaising with HMRC
• Provide month end reporting on payroll, including reconciliation of the month end payroll accounts and provision of insight and reports to enable CFO Board reporting.
Whats in it for you?
• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
• Accredited training with the KP Academy.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.
• Team appreciation events.
• Long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• 80% childcare discount.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
What we are looking for:
• At least 3 years experience in a similar managerial role
• Strong knowledge of tax laws
• Good systems knowledge and experience of large payroll databases
• Good level of competence in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Confident communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manipulate and understand previously unseen data sets.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and numerical ability
• Self-motivated, calm and professional, and able to work efficiently in a busy office environment
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
• Excellent Numerical ability and problem-solving skills
• Experience of Dayforce or a similar platform
Apply today to be a Head of Payroll with Kids Planet Day Nurseries!
We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!
Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.