Payroll Manager

Payroll & Systems Manager • Location: London • Hours: 36 hours per week • Department: HR Join a prestigious client in the HR department as a Payroll & Systems Manager. This role is crucial for managing and overseeing the outsourced payroll service to ensure it is accurate, timely, and complies with all statutory requirements and financial regulations. A significant part of this role also involves managing HR systems and leading the production of HR information, data management, and reporting. Day-to-Day of the Role: • Payroll & Benefits Management: • Ensure the timely and accurate operation of payroll, pensions, and benefits administration. • Manage end-to-end payroll processes, addressing potential errors before final sign-off and submission. • Handle pension queries and manage the administration of benefits schemes. • Support financial modelling, forecasting, and the annual pay remit submission. • HR Systems and Data Management: • Act as the lead on HR Information Systems, ensuring they are customer-focused and driven by user needs. • Produce reports for internal and external audits, manage regular management reports/KPIs, and analyse workforce statistics. • Ensure HR systems are up-to-date, compliant, and accurately reflect user data. • Personal Responsibility: • Collaborate with the HR team to deliver a comprehensive HR service. • Manage one staff member and take responsibility for your own development within the HR/Payroll field. Required Skills & Qualifications: • National Payroll Certificate / CIPP Practitioner Certificate or significant payroll experience. • Substantial expertise in pay, reward, and pensions, ideally in a fast-paced professional environment. • Proficiency in MS Office Tools, especially Word and Advanced Excel. • Knowledge of GDPR, FoI & Subject Access Requests. • Experience in managing HR and Payroll systems and delivering training on these systems. • Desirable: Knowledge of Zellis, HR Information System, and Edenred/Mylifestyle Benefits Platform. Benefits: • Competitive salary package within the stated range. • Opportunities for professional development and training. • Engage in a role that offers substantial impact and responsibility within the HR department. How to Apply: To apply for the Payroll & Systems Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Ensure your application reflects your ability to manage complex payroll systems and your innovative approach to HR data management.