RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for one of our longstanding clients on a retained basis as they look to recruit an experienced Hybrid Payroll Manager into their organisation. This is a fabulous opportunity for someone in a Payroll Senior role and offers a host of benefits, apart from working with a diverse, highly successful and modern College.
SO WHO ARE THE SMB GROUP?
Established in 2020, SMB Group is formed of two merged Colleges - Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College - and their commercial entities.
SO WHAT'S THE ROLE OF PAYROLL MANAGER?
Reporting into the Director of Finance, you'll supervise a part time Payroll administrator and be involved in working alongside HR across, managing the process for circa 430 staff.
You'll manage all aspects of the Payroll and Pension function. This will involve;
- Ensuring all staff across the group are paid on time and accurately
- Being responsible for external pension returns for TPA and LGPS
- To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Follow and update all procedures, working closely with HR
- Provide payroll advise to members of staff and ensure all documentation is correct and complies with statutory legislation
- Review and ensure inter-college staff recharges are reconciled
- Assist with external and internal audit processes
- Keep up to date with current payroll legislation
SO WHO DO WE WANT FOR THE PAYROLL MANAGER
- Demonstrable experience as a Senior Payroll
- Full knowledge of all areas of Payroll
- Knowledge of Pensions and HMRC
- Strong system skills including Excel, VLOOKUP and Pivot tables
- The ability to work to guidelines and deadlines
- Team management and excellent communication skills
- The desire to grow within the organisation
SO WHAT'S ON OFFER FOR THE PAYROLL MANAGER?
- £35,000 - £36,000
- Hybrid working 3 office / 2 home
- 33 days inc b/h + discretionary closure days
- Local government pension scheme
- Ongoing career development
- Employee assistance program
- Subsidised canteen
- Corporate Health Cash Plan
- Access to additional benefit discount schemes such as TOTUM, UNiDAYS etc
For further information on this fabulous opportunity, please call Neil on 07976416967 or email
