Payroll Manager

Your new company
A fantastic opportunity to work for a reputable public sector organisation, within scientific research!

Your new role

• Ensure all payroll system matters are administered effectively.
• Lead the monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and integrity and reviewing payroll practices and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Provide guidance, regular interaction and collaboration with the team
• To develop and review payroll policies and procedures
• Analyse and report on payroll and related financial data
• Responsibility for ensuring year-end payroll data is accurate
• Be the system administrator for the payroll system, including:
• Lead system development programmes, testing software updates for both upgrades and fixes
• Monitor and review software updates
• System set-up, maintenance and continuous improvement
• Resolve technical issues and be a key point of contact

What you'll need to succeed

• You should be qualified with a CIPP qualification (or equivalent)
• Broad experience of managing company payroll processes
• You must be able to demonstrate experience of managing and implementing payroll controls and enhanced payroll IT system procedures.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of payroll reporting and their role in budget forecasting.
• A working understanding of defined benefit pension schemes

What you'll get in return

• £45,000 - £60,000 annual salary
• Permanent role
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home
• Positive work-life balance
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension
• Sports facilities access, cafes, nursery and restaurant on site
• Relocation allowance

What you need to do now
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