James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Payroll Lead
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Job Title
We are proud to be partnering with an award-winning educational institution in Southwest London, who are looking to appoint a Payroll Lead for a Fixed term maternity cover until the end of May 2027.
This will be a full-time position based in Wimbledon, with hybrid working (2 days per week from home) and a salary of £48,000 - £52,000 per annum depending on experience.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing and software operations.
Duties
- Lead the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery for all employees
- Manage payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual amendments, variable payments, statutory payments and pension administration
- Produce payroll reconciliations, reports and year-end returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC, pension and employment legislation
- Act as the main liaison with the external payroll provider, driving service improvements and supporting payroll system enhancements
- Lead the implementation and ongoing development of the new HR/Payroll system, including testing, data validation and process improvements
- Provide payroll advice and support to employees and managers while maintaining accurate records, audit compliance and data confidentiality
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Experience Required
- Extensive experience delivering end-to-end payroll within a medium or large organisation
- Experience managing payroll providers, payroll reconciliations and statutory reporting, including pensions and year-end processes
- Experience improving payroll processes or supporting payroll system implementations would be highly desirable
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Required
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions and statutory payments
- Advanced Excel skills with excellent numerical accuracy, analytical ability and attention to detail (Frontier Chris 21 system experience is desirable)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and drive continuous improvement
Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive salary, generous annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays, pro rata) and an excellent contributory pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing benefits, including BUPA and Aviva employee assistance programs, a healthcare cash plan, and free use of the King's Club gym, swimming pool and sports facilities
- Free lunch and refreshments during term time, shuttle bus service from Wimbledon station, Cycle to Work scheme and fee remission for children of staff (subject to eligibility)
- Ongoing training, development opportunities and the chance to be part of a friendly, collaborative school community renowned for its academic excellence and strong pastoral care
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Working Hours
- 40 hours per week
- Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day (flexi)
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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