Our client is a inspirational, forward-thinking and innovative IT business, who are proud of their achievements to date and take immense pride in their work. With around 8,000 employees across the UK & Ireland, and the retiring of the current Head of Payroll, they are seeking a very highly professional, personable and engaging Head of Payroll to take over the reigns and to oversee the current payroll team of 8 staff, and reporting into the Shared Service Centre Head of HR.

The successful Head of Payroll will based in their Maidenhead Head Office (Shared Service Centre), and will have full end-to-end responsibility for the payroll team and function across both their Maidenhead and London offices, whilst also assisting with a new system implementation.

• Managing one Payroll Team Leader, and 7 payroll staff.
• Taking direct responsibility for running the entire payroll function, including process, including checking, amendments and the approvals for the staff on the monthly payroll
• Take responsible for the long-term Payroll strategy and hands-on assistance with the new payroll system implementation
• Produce various post payroll reports from the payroll system
• Working closely with the Shared Service Centre HR Manager, as well as the Recruitment Teams, as well as the Finance and non-Finance Managers and Heads of Department
• Assisting in monthly salary budgeting and forecasting
• Reporting and liaising with HMRC, including all monthly and year-end returns ensuring compliance
• Take responsibility for conducting regular audit of payroll processes
• Ensuring any over-payments, loans and attachment of earnings are recovered
• Also take responsibility for taking annual benefits renewals, sourcing and negotiating with benefits providers and maintaining vendor relationships

• Hands on experience ideally from a Shared Service Centre environment as well as managing multiple payrolls and previous/recent man-management experience
• Show innovation, drive and enthusiasm, with a personal touch
• To be able to lead by example with an exceptional track record of delivery
• Offer an excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Efficient and professional approach with the ability to multi-task
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills
• Team player; collaborative in style, actively seeking partnership with others to achieve shared results