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Head of Payroll

Manchester
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Head of Payroll

As the Head of Payroll within the facilities management industry, you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll operations in ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role is essential in maintaining smooth financial processes and supporting the organisation's key accounting and finance functions.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global facilities management business based in Luxury offices in Didsbury South Manchester due to a new project being signed off as well as an internal restructure. This company are a market leader in their sector and are a highly sought after organisation to work for.

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The Head of Payroll role is initially a 6-9 Month Contract role and ideally will be based 2-3 days in the Didsbury office in Manchester, however there could be the opportunity for more flex and remote working. Reporting to the Head of Finance key duties will include:

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  • Support with the roll out and implementation of a new workday Payroll System
  • Oversee and manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and internal policies.
  • Lead and support the payroll team, providing guidance and resolving any queries.
  • Collaborate with the accounting and finance departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll data.
  • Prepare and review payroll reports to support financial planning and decision-making.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
  • Manage relationships with external payroll providers and other stakeholders.
  • Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

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In Order To Apply For The Role You Should

  • Be an experienced Senior Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll
  • Have systems migration/implementation experience
  • Have experience of Payroll reporting
  • Ideally have experience of workday system (not essential)
  • Be able to consider a 6-9 month contract

Job Offer

  • Opportunity for Hybrid or remote working
  • Opportunity to join highly sought after organisation
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Skills

Payroll Management
Systems Migration
Payroll Reporting
Workday
Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Financial Planning
Process Improvement

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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