Interim Payroll Manager

Summary: The Interim Payroll Manager will oversee the payroll function for a Bristol-based business, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while safeguarding the financial well-being of the organization. The role involves developing payroll systems, maintaining compliance with legislation, and supervising the payroll team. The position also requires collaboration with HR and finance teams to enhance payroll services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee smooth and effective operation of the payroll function safeguarding the financial well-being of the organisation and stakeholders
• Develop and/or streamline payroll systems and processes for efficiency including implementation of system upgrades
• Process monthly staff payroll ensuring employees and clients are paid accurately and timely
• Monthly reconciliation of PAYE accounts
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related queries
• Supervise, train and develop payroll team members
• Collaborative working with HR, finance and customer contact teams
• Developed and implemented a training plan to deliver improved payroll customer service

Key Skills:

• Ideally experience of SAGE payroll
• Good working knowledge and experience of HMRC and tax regulations
• Experience with large and multiple payrolls
• Experience of processing pension payroll (desirable)
• Excellent communicator and good at inter-departmental communication and collaborative working
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Ability to manage expectations of stakeholders and challenge when required
• Analytical and organised with a methodical approach
• Demonstrate a flexible approach whilst maintaining legislative rules and regulations

Salary (Rate): 350.00

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other