Payroll Team Leader

Senior Payroll Administrator

Based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, our client is a forward thinking, growing company looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis.

This job would suit an experienced Payroll Administrator who will be responsible for assisting the Payroll Team Leader to delivering a high quality payroll service. The job will involve assisting a team of 5 to provide accurate and timely pay to the employees within the company.

This company is a nationwide business employing over 10,000 people. The business has a friendly, yet fast-paced environment renowned for delivering great service.
The successful individual will have excellent knowledge of PAYE and HMRC procedures within a high volume industry. It is essential the candidate has strong IT systems skills and a logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Strong communication and numeracy skills are essential as is accuracy and attention to detail. The candidate must be able to show proven experience of people management within a fast paced, busy payroll team.

Duties will include:

• Assist in leading one of the two payroll teams
• Have complete understanding of all policies, processes and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement to system functionality and payroll procedures and deliverables, ensuring all payroll deadlines are met
• Liaise with key departments such as HR and Finance
• Excellent understanding of TUPE and variety of contracts to manage payrolls in line with contractual obligations
• Take ownership of any payments made outside of the standard monthly run and work with managers and individuals to ensure these are kept to a minimum
• Ensure accuracy of all data in line with company standards and HMRC legislation
• Ensure all forms and statements are provided to HMRC and employees within the requisite deadlines
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of annual P35 return and distribution of all P60s
• Reconcile information relating to the P35 submission on a monthly basis
• Manage pension returns, taking responsibility ensuring compliance and managing all associated administration and communication
• Provide relevant information regarding monthly payments to HMRC, pension providers, Cash Plan and all other parties to Finance and oversee the physical payments made
• Ensure the reporting and payments made relating to all benefit schemes are accurate

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