Head of Payroll

Portfolio is partnered with a Public service business who are currently recruiting for Head of Payroll to join their leadership team. As Head of Payroll you will work with the business to achieve a clear growth strategy and a vision to drive the business forward, supporting continued growth, automation and new client acquisition whilst overseeing a large payroll team. This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the business with their growth plan

Key Duties/Tasks:

Senior leadership to be instrumental in strategy and vision of the business and implementation of payroll service
Supporting and guiding a very high volume team with a high volume payroll
Lead on team meetings
Process improvement
System reviews
Focus on automation/AI/transformation for process's
Project Management
Operational lead
Annual Audits
Governance and complianceThe role:

Being an integral part of the senior leadership team
Oversee the accurate and timely end to end payroll process covering very high volume monthly and weekly payrolls
Lead weekly and monthly team meetings, looking at payroll performance
Best Practice
Introduction of innovative ways of working and innovation within the payroll service
Process improvement
Collaborate with HR, Finance and other teams
Being a key stakeholder
Maintaining high levels of compliance and governance
Manage the payroll strategy, vision and standardisation processes aligning the Managers team strategy with the overall payroll vision

About you:

A passion for payroll and is looking to progress their payroll career
Ability to successfully lead, manage and influence a large team
Drive performance, provide opportunities for development and act as a mentor
Extensive payroll knowledge, Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations.
Experience of complex problem solving, a proven track record of communicating and able to effectively work across internal teams supporting a payroll strategy.
A degree level qualification (CIPP or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
Proven ability in building and managing a high performing team.
Excellent ability in building and maintaining positive client relationships.
Proven commercial acumen with the ability to manage and control your area's budget.

Benefits

This is a business with excellent benefits including:

Excellent holidays
Enhanced public sector pension
Hybrid working
Flexible working
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