HR - Payroll Project Lead

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd, are acting on behalf of a client to recruit a full time, permanent

HR – Payroll Project Lead

Reporting to the People and Performance Lead, you will join the HR Team based in Wyke, Bradford.

Job Purpose

Continually review existing processes, systems and ways of working.

Establish and implement new processes to optimise the efficiency of payroll service and support the future needs of the Business.

Processes payroll in a timely and accurate manner.

Creates and maintain employees’ payroll records.

Calculating wages and applicable deductions based on employee’s attendance records.

Enters payroll information into the system for processing through to preparing journals and BACS processing.

Support the Year end processes for Payroll, Tax and Pension.

Key Accountabilities

Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating and inputting data

Audit and process overtime payments

Processing of Pension deductions through salary sacrifice

Prepare journals and BACS files

Processes changes within the payroll system

Ensure Tax code changes are updated

Provides accurate advice and guidance to colleagues.

Completes payroll reports for record keeping

Support the Payroll team with other relevant activities

Streamline processes and identifying automated processes where possible,

Lead payroll projects

Qualification/Experience

Previous experience in Payroll is essential

Advanced knowledge of payroll systems and software with experience of system automation and process improvement initiatives

Excellent knowledge of employee legislation as it effects absence for SSP/SMP/SPP/SAP

Demonstrable experience/knowledge of statutory legislation relating to Statutory Payments

Payroll qualification desirable – CIPP

At least two years UK payroll experience gained in absence management in a fast- paced environment

Remuneration / Benefits

Salary – Up to £60k basic

28 days holiday plus stats

Up to £1000 per annum bonus

Contributory Pension

Sick Pay

Share Plan

Medicash (Health Cash Plan)

Shopping discounts in high street stores

Long service awards

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail