PAYROLL MANAGER - Leicester Our client a well-known market leader in its' field is looking to appoint a Payroll Manager to join it's team on a permanent basis. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES To Lead the payroll Team in ensuring all staff are paid accurately each period and issued with all the relevant information through the accurate inputting and calculation of all the various pay elements, e. salary, bonus, sick & maternity / paternity pay etc. To run various reports from the payroll system and be the key systems advisor to other users To ensure that all payroll related queries from all internal and external stakeholders, e. colleagues, HMRC, CSA etc. are responded to in a timely manner To identify & implement ongoing improvements to Payroll processes to continually improve service to the business PEOPLE/LEADERSHIP To lead and develop the payroll team (3 people) ensuring objectives & development plans are in place People Responsible for a small team. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential Previous experience in a Payroll Manager position Experience of managing, coaching and developing a team Payroll subject matter expert with experience of working with and effectively managing 3rd party payroll providers Knowledge of several in-house and externally hosted payroll and HR systems Detailed knowledge of PAYE, SMP, SSP, SPP Strong commercial, numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage information and data Microsoft Excel skills to an advanced level (use of VLOOKUP's / sumifs ) Ability to organise and manage time effectively to achieve tight deadlines A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Logical thinking and problem-solving ability Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels regarding payroll and all associated activities Knowledge of pension auto-enrolment regulations Ability to remain calm under pressure and use own initiative Desirable Project and change management experience Payroll experience gained in a multi-site retail business HR information systems and their development. Paul Mitchell Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy you are consenting to Paul Mitchell Associates contacting you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). If you do not consent to Paul Mitchell Associates contacting you and processing your data in line with GDPR please DO NOT apply. For further information relating to our Privacy Policy please visit our website.