Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity in Sandwich for a Payroll Manager to support a growing organisation. This role is a full-time position working Monday - Friday (37.5 hours).

You will form part of the newly appointed Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and head up a team of 4 people managing weekly payroll for approximately 600 employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the team work efficiently to process all wages and queries in the required time frames, using all tools available including SAGE Payroll & People HR.
• Working closely with the HR Operations Manager and the Accounts team, you will be tasked to ensure all pay or pension queries are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Work closely with all Site managers in relation to correct timesheets and up to date information is received.
• Keeping in regular contact with all site colleagues in relation to timesheets, ensuring their accuracy and timely arrival prior to processing.
• Lead the administration of the weekly payroll and the maintenance of personal information.
• Working closely with the accounts team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing is achievable.
• Maintaining all SAGE upgrades and encourage smarter worker and digitisation of records to streamline audit requirements.
• Conduct bi-weekly 121 with team members and report back.
• Adhoc reporting.
• Ensure all training is undertaken by the Payroll team in a timely manner.
• Manage and oversee the new starters, leavers, sick pay, holiday etc
• Be overall responsible for HMRC duties and submissions

Skills, Education and Experience required

• Related payroll management experience required
• SAGE knowledge and experience
• Comprehensive understanding of tax and payroll laws
• Strong people management experience
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.