Marks Sattin are currently working with a global leisure business who are looking for a Payroll Manager in Leeds which will manage their UK and Ireland Payroll team of 8 in their London Office.

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Manager, this role is a newly created position that has come around due to multiple acquisitions over the past 5 years, meaning their overall payroll is over 20,000 staff covering multiple regions across the world.

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for the management of the team, who process end to end payroll for over 5000 staff on their UK and Ireland payroll.

The role requires a combination of critical skills, solid leadership, capability and a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll tax compliance and system knowledge.

For the first 6 months, some travel to London will be expected for the successful candidate.

This role will pay up to £60,000, plus up to 20% bonus and UNCAPPED holidays! Upon passing of probation, this role can be worked from Leeds 1 day a week, and the rest at home with the exception of month end close (3 Days)

Role responsibilities include:

• Manage and motivate the team to ensure a positive working environment and team stability
• Review and define payroll processes in line with current policies and timetables to ensure consistency and accuracy across the payrolls
• Review and recommend checks, balances and reporting to ensure best in class governance
• Build a strong reputation for the payroll team within the HR Ops and wider business
• Build and manage relationships with internal teams
• Manage HRMC or Irish Revenue queries in a timely manner
• Manage more complex payroll requirements
• Be prepared to manage payrolls directly to cover busy periods and holidays
• Be knowledgeable about existing and new legislation and ensure all processes adhere to requirements. Advise management on required actions
• Manage 3rd party supplier relationships with payroll provider, building a positive relationship and ensuring that that the providers always meet our requirements
• Manage Year end and other statutory returns
• Have in depth knowledge of payroll system and build, background and calculation set-up
• Ensure all upgrades to payroll system are performed and updated within time frame
• Conduct integrity checks on system and participate in projects to develop processes identifying improvements and implementing changes
• Work closely with team members to cross training
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as required by the Senior Payroll Manager

Please note - This role includes travel to London!

Please apply if this role is of interest or contact Cameron.Walsh@markssattin.com