Payroll Lead

HRLife are working with a growing business to find them a highly numerate, data-driven, curious Payroll Lead who is excited by streamlining processes, enhancing processes and delivering an excellent payroll service. You will be working in a small team and will be supporting the timely and accurate delivery of all payroll services for the business.

You will be managing 'everything payroll' - inputting all changes, building the internal profile, streamlining ways of working and answering queries to provide a first class payroll offering.

Key Responsibilities will include;

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• Responsible for processing monthly, weekly and hourly payroll for a large workforce
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• Work with HR to resolve issues related to contracts, terms, or pay adjustments
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• Managing the pension calculations and timely submission of contributions
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• Reviewing the reconciliation of pension records against payroll each month to ensure discrepancies are resolved
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• Responsible for strategic projects, system updates, and business-wide initiatives
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• Act as the main link between Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure smooth payroll processes
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• Provide advice and guidance to managers on payroll-related matters, including statutory requirements and policies
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• Prepare accurate payroll reports and KPI’s and ensure all statutory reporting obligations (e.g. HMRC returns, pension submissions) are met
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• Ensure payroll data for audits, management reports, and compliance reviews is provided as required
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You'll have;

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• Previous Payroll experience
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• In-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC compliance and pension administration
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• Experience administering pension schemes
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• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex queries
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical payroll issues to non-specialists
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This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home

Salary £45-50k

Based on the M4 Corridor so someone around the Berkshire / West London location would be ideal