Payroll Manager

About the role:
Our client is a national organisation within the manufacturing industry who has a fantastic company culture and provide flexible working conditions. An opportunity as arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to work on an initial contract basis with the opportunity to go permanent following this. This is a hands-on payroll management position within a large, growing organisation and will involve managing 2 direct reports. You will report directly into the CFO.

Your responsibilities include:

• Ensure payroll is processed in a timely and accurate manner 
• Coordinate, direct and control payroll preparation, processing and distribution
• Uphold high customer service standards and protocols across the business
• Develop strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders (Executives, HR, Finance)
• Manage and mentor 2 direct reports
• Work collaboratively and as a team across departments
• Use your system experience to ensure staff are well trained and payroll systems are running at their best
• Identify process improvements and implement these changes using your strong system knowledge

The successful candidate will have:  

• At least 3 years experience within a similar payroll position
• Strong background using large payroll systems 
• Experience within a high-volume environment
• Experience managing payroll projects
• A hands on and proactive attitude to support the payroll function
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skill

Benefits
Our client offers a range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid working model
• Supportive culture and company wide long tenure
• Attractive Salary package
• Internal Growth opportunity