Summary: The Payroll Manager role in Belfast is a maternity cover position responsible for managing the outsourced payroll contract for a group of three companies, encompassing 1000 staff. The role involves ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, managing payroll-related financial controls, and liaising with external agencies. The successful candidate will report to the Group Financial Controller and drive improvements in payroll processing and reporting. This position offers opportunities for ongoing learning and development within a values-based organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the outsourced payroll contract for 1000 weekly and monthly staff across three companies.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and assist the finance team on payroll-related matters.
• Act as the key point of contact with the payroll provider and drive improvements in payroll processing and reporting.
• Oversee all payroll-related services internally, ensuring effective payroll controls and operational policies.
• Handle month-end reconciliations and produce payroll reports.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and liaise with external agencies, including pension providers and HMRC.

Key Skills:

• Educated to GCSE level.
• 2 A-levels or 5 years' payroll experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a large complex payroll function.
• Experience with computerised payroll systems.
• Working knowledge of UK PAYE.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• CIPP qualification is an advantage.
• SAGE payroll qualification and SAGE 50 payroll experience are beneficial.

Salary (Rate): 34500

City: Belfast

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other