Payroll Manager
Location: Corby
Reporting to: Financial Controller
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and manage the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll. The role requires a proactive professional with strong stakeholder management skills who can ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and statutory requirements while contributing to the continuous improvement of payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process weekly payroll using Sage 50 with precision and efficiency.
- Administer pensions, including payments and auto-enrolment.
- Manage employee records for joiners and leavers, including P45 processing.
- Compile payroll data, including weekly timesheets and expense claims.
- Handle statutory payments, such as sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay.
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and GDPR.
- Prepare payroll journals and reports for period-end and year-end processes.
- Issue P60 and P11D documents to employees.
- Oversee staff contract changes, promotions, and terminations.
- Maintain payroll records in accordance with statutory requirements and company policies.
- Support audits and interpret new payroll-related legislation.
- Address payroll-related issues, providing timely solutions and recommendations.
- Provide HR administrative support and escalate trends or issues to the HR Manager.
Skills & Attributes:
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
- Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of payroll calculations, HMRC compliance, and accounting principles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in computer applications, particularly Sage 50.
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and make informed decisions.
- Commercially minded, tenacious, and resilient under pressure.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to join a dynamic organisation and make a significant impact in a key role.