Interim Payroll Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Interim Payroll Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Role Purpose

Responsible for managing the team in London to ensure compliance and accurate processing of payrolls for the UK & Ireland. This team sits within the HR Operations function reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager.

The role requires a combination of critical skills, solid leadership, capability and a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll tax compliance and system knowledge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in a key role until the end of the year, contributing to an exciting phase of transformation and stability within the Payroll function.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the team to ensure a positive working environment and team stability
• Review and define payroll processes in line with current policies and timetables to ensure consistency and accuracy across the payrolls
• Review and recommend checks, balances and reporting to ensure best in class governance
• Set-up and monitor team KPIs
• Build a strong reputation for the payroll team within the HR Ops and wider business
• Build and manage relationships with internal teams e.g. finance, banking, tax and reward
• Manage HRMC or Irish Revenue queries in a timely manner
• Manage more complex payroll requirements e.g. shadow payrolls, executive payrolls, share plan exercise tax processing
• Be prepared to manage payrolls directly to cover busy periods and holidays
• Be knowledgeable about existing and new legislation and ensure all processes adhere to requirements. Advise management on required actions
• Manage 3rd party supplier relationships with payroll provider, building a positive relationship and ensuring that that the providers meet our requirements at all times
• Manage Year end and other statutory returns
• Have in depth knowledge of payroll system and build, background and calculation set-up
• Ensure all upgrades to payroll system are performed and updated within time frame
• Ensure all new pay elements are implemented and tested
• Conduct integrity checks on system and participate in projects to develop processes identifying improvements and implementing changes
• Work closely with team members to cross training
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as required by the Senior Payroll Manager

• Strong Payroll Manager experience
• Significant experience of managing a team
• Experience of defining and setting up new processes
• Results oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to identify problems and offer pragmatic and simple solutions
• Strong focus on customer service
• Ability to work effectively with other teams
• Strong numerical and advanced analytical and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both oral and written
• Self-Starter
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own work as well as work of others
• Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
• A proven track record in a high-volume payroll environment
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality

• Experience with ResourceLink payroll system software an advantage
• Detailed knowledge of UK legislation, ROI legislation is desirable

• Consistent and accurate payroll processing for UK and Ireland
• High team engagement and stable team environment
• Established governance, controls, and reporting processes
• Strong internal relationships across finance, tax, reward, and other business functions
• Timely and accurate response to HMRC and Irish Revenue queries
• Successful management of third-party payroll suppliers
• Implementation and successful testing of all new system upgrades and pay elements