Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to manage the payroll function for the UK and Ireland, ensuring the delivery of an accurate and compliant payroll for both employees and employers. This role involves the timely and complete processing of all pay elements while maintaining adherence to statutory requirements and optimizing payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and Reporting: Establish comprehensive processes to meet statutory reporting and settlement requirements, ensuring all payroll activities comply with regulations.
• Tax Management: Manage end-to-end tax processes, including for expat employees, accurate calculation of Stock Incentive Plans, Year End reconciliation of tax, Benefits in Kind, PAYE agreements etc
• Advisory Role: Provide guidance on tax-related queries, particularly regarding changes in government legislation and their application in collaboration with HR.
• HR Partnership: Collaborate with HR leadership to ensure employee benefits are effective from a tax and compliance perspective.
• Legislative Compliance: Ensure payroll processes comply with Senior Accounting Officer legislation and SOX requirements.
• HMRC Liaison: Act as the primary relationship manager with HMRC to facilitate effective communication and compliance.
• Process Optimization: Following implementation of the new Dayforce payroll system: Drive payroll process improvements and efficiencies across the region
• Management of the Payroll team: Day to day management and review
• Payroll/HR Projects; Upskill HR team and share knowledge, Partner with HR with roll out of benefits integration.

Who we are looking for

• Team Management Experience: Proven experience of managing a team within a payroll environment.
• Legislative Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Payroll and HR legislation to ensure compliance and best practices
• Payroll Software Experience: Familiarity with various payroll software packages (DAYFORCE an advantage) , demonstrating the ability to utilize these tools effectively.
• Decision-Making Skills: Proven ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner, particularly in complex payroll scenarios
• Experienced using Excel with the ability to identify, analyse and resolve issues
• A continuous improvement mindset

What we offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
• Income protection scheme
• Life Assurance x3 basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• Work from home 1 day a week
• Volunteering Day off
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Funded membership of a professional body
• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
• On-site car parking
• An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
• Employee Perks - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
• Stable company that is in a growing sector.