You will support the Payroll Manager and Payroll Team to deliver process improvements, new functionality and legislative advice to the business on pay related matters. You will be technically savvy, proactive in spotting opportunities and challenges, preempting issues before they arise as well as keeping an eye on the broader picture.

Key features of the role include:

Process improvement

• Reviewing and re-engineering our payroll processes to ensure that we maximise the opportunities to automate the work of our small, in-house team;
• Identify areas of improvement and drive advancement
• Actively monitor proposed and future legislative requirements and evolve business processes and systems to accommodate change.

Operations/Systems

• Support our Payroll Manager with the management of activities, with the ability to deputise for them when required
• Ensuring the payroll system is maintained in accordance with supplier versions, patches and hotfixes to resolve software defects are tested and implemented successfully with minimal downtime.
• Assist Payroll Team with preparation of monthly payruns and day to day activities
• Support the project needs of the business, e.g. acquisitions, TUPE transfers.
• Maintain and update pay data accurately through data conversion where required.
• Support the Payroll Manager with payroll checking, audits and reconciliation processes.
• Preparing monthly costing reports and ensuring timely interface of payroll costing data, as well as managing updates and implementing software enhancements.
• Troubleshooting payroll software issues, acting as main liaison with the software supplier and IT department, and supporting investigation of any issues.
• Payroll system configuration to support the creation of new functionality.
• Respond to complex legislative customer queries.  
• Assist with the preparation of Gender Pay Gap Reports.
• Implement mileage scheme changes and manage the expense submission process within iTrent

What will you bring?

• Experience managing in house payroll systems, payroll projects and implementing / developing software solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of legislation including but not limited to PAYE, NI, auto enrolment, apprentice levy, statutory payments and salary sacrifice.
• Working knowledge of Midland HR’s iTrent software, JDE, Business Objects and PTX is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, proficient using Excel and Word.
• Proven ability to manage, prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels across an organisation.
• Ability to question and challenge all processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.