The role will include:

• Overseeing end-to-end payroll processing across monthly, weekly, offshore, workshop, site and office-based employee groups.
• Ensuring accurate processing of salaries, allowances, overtime, shift premiums, bonuses and deductions.
• Managing the relationship with the external payroll provider and ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory requirements.
• Reviewing payroll inputs, reconciling payroll outputs and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Overseeing time and attendance systems, ensuring accurate recording of hours, overtime, leave and absence.
• Working with operational managers to resolve timekeeping discrepancies and payroll queries.
• Leading and supporting the payroll/timekeeping team, including coaching and development.
• Acting as the key point of contact for managers and employees on payroll, pay and statutory entitlement queries.
• Working closely with Finance and Commercial on payroll reconciliations and contractual requirements.
• Supporting audits and ensuring payroll and timekeeping processes are compliant and appropriately documented.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll and timekeeping processes, systems and the employee experience.
• Producing HR and payroll reporting and metrics for leadership.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a payroll leadership or senior payroll position.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension administration.
• Experience managing time and attendance systems.
• Strong numerical accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to interpret complex pay rules and contractual terms.
• A good understanding of commercial terms and associated risks.
• Experience within a multi-site, operational or offshore environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of reward structures, allowances and shift-based pay would also be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of a key function, lead a team and drive improvements across payroll and timekeeping processes.

TMM Recruitment INDFIN