Job Title: Interim Payroll Manager
Location: Birmingham, UK
Employment Type: Interim/Contract
Company: Manufacturing Business
Reports To: Finance Director
Job Summary:
Our clients are seeking a skilled and experienced Interim Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function for our manufacturing business in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for 280 staff members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all legal and company policies. This role will include both weekly and monthly payroll cycles, requiring a keen eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing: Oversee and manage the entire payroll function, including both weekly and monthly payrolls for 280 employees. Ensure all payments are processed accurately and on time.
- Data Management: Maintain and update payroll records, including employee changes, benefits, bonuses, and deductions. Ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
- Compliance: Ensure payroll activities comply with statutory requirements, including tax, National Insurance, pension contributions, and other relevant regulations.
- Problem Resolution: Address payroll-related queries and issues promptly, providing solutions and guidance to employees and management.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit relevant payroll reports to the Finance Director, including monthly payroll summaries, tax filings, and pension contributions.
- System Maintenance: Manage the payroll software system, including regular updates and troubleshooting any issues.
- Process Improvement: Review current payroll processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Coordination: Work closely with HR and the Finance team to ensure seamless integration of payroll data, including new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Payroll Manager, ideally in a manufacturing or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of payroll procedures, statutory regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience handling both weekly and monthly payrolls.
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage Payroll, ADP, or similar systems) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Duration & Compensation:
- This is an interim/contract position with an expected duration to cover a transitional period (e.g., maternity leave, project, etc.).
- Competitive daily rate, commensurate with experience.
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