Payroll Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently recruiting a Payroll Manager for a forward thinking business based in Rotherham. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable, capable, and confident Payroller who is looking for a role where theywill be given responsibility and autonomy from day one whilst also being part of a friendly and supportive team-environment. You will have full ownership for all aspects of payroll management including processing, queries, reporting and calculations. Duties & Responsibilities:

• To manage the Payroll Team in ensuring that all staff are paid accurately and that payslips, statutory returns and reports are produced and validated in a timely manner

• Ensure appropriate workload allocation, sharing of knowledge, review performance and instil a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding customer service

• To undertake day-to-day payroll activity to ensure practical knowledge and smooth running of the service, enabling provision of cover on all payrolls

• Provide any required training/development for team, including developing a structured induction for new starters

• Ensure compliance with statutory and pension scheme requirements

• Validation and reconciliation of post payroll output

• Preparation and reconciliation of month end payments

• Prepare first stage of all yearend statutory returns

• Work closely with Head of Payroll to ensure that processes align and work effectively

• Liaise with internal colleagues, assisting as necessary and providing any required information

• Keep up to date with relevant regulations/legislation, taking action and implementing changes where necessary with the Head of Payroll and ensuring Payroll team are fully informed of any such changes

• Develop a sound knowledge of schemes associated with payroll

• Continuous liaison with the HR and Finance for Information and Systems changes

• Develop/review/update policies and procedures to ensure statutory compliance

• Utilise relevant reporting tools to maximize efficiency of processes, accuracy of data and to develop relevant Payroll KPIs

• Create and maintain open communications relating to payroll and pensions

• Work with the Head of Payroll to ensure the payroll system is configured to meet needs as needs/statutory requirements change, develop the payroll system, identifying efficiencies and finding solutions and assist as required with system testing/upgrade requirements

• Carrying out other duties and projects appropriate to the grading of the post as may be directed by the Head of Payroll

• Deputise for the Head of Payroll as required Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently looking for individuals with the following skills and experiences:

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience running a monthly payroll

• Strong Excel / Data Manipulation skills

• Experienced with manual calculations

• Ability to work independently, use your initiative and ask questions where needed

• Confident individual who is not afraid to pick up the phone and speak to senior members of staff

• Experience of any system implementations would be advantageous

Benefits :

• Flexible hybrid working structure
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 5% employers contribution
• BUPA healthcare