Payroll Manager

Description:

About the role

As Payroll Manager, you will oversee the payroll function for all homes and central employees, collaborating with and mentoring the back-office payroll team at our Canthus office in Sri Lanka.

Your responsibilities will include managing end-to-end payroll processing, preparing payroll reports, and conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with UK laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements. You will also collaborate with the People and Finance teams to integrate payroll and employee data seamlessly, and oversee the processing of new hires, terminations, promotions, and other employee status changes, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

Reports to: Chief People Officer

Key duties and responsibilities

Administer and maintain payroll systems ensuring data integrity, and implement system upgrades and enhancements.

Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving promptly and accurately.

Generate payroll reports, including tax filings, benefits deduction and other required reports, ensuing compliance with regulatory requirements.

Assist and support home administrative staff to resolve employee inquiries and concerns relating to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.

Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll related information.

Stay up to date on payroll regulations, UK tax laws and industry trends, implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance and best practice.

Collaborate with, mentor and support the back-office payroll team on payroll matters, ensuring a timely response.

Oversee the setup of both pension and apprenticeship levy accounts.

Skills and attributes

Proven experience in payroll management or a similar tole.

Possess an in-depth knowledge of payroll processes, taxation and statutory compliance, with a sound understanding of payroll related employment law.

Experience in handling payroll audits, inspections and compliance assessments.

Proficiency in payroll software and systems in particular Sage and Rota, with experience in implementing and managing payroll systems.

Have exceptional attention to detail and excellent accuracy, and work to a consistently high level.

Good organisational and time management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels within the organisation.

Possess a high level of integrity with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Education and qualification

Relevant professional qualification in payroll management

Familiarity with payroll-related aspects of UK employment laws

Ability to adapt to changing payroll regulations and implement necessary updates

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step