Payroll Co-Ordinator

A leading Retail Organisation in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Payroll Co-Coordinator to join their dedicated People Services team. This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of payroll and HR operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple payroll cycles while supporting business objectives through effective people strategies.

• You will play a pivotal role in managing high-volume payroll processes, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and delivering accurate results every cycle.
• The organisation provides flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training to support your professional growth.
• You will be part of an inclusive team that values knowledge sharing, co-operation, and supportive leadership, making it an ideal environment for those who enjoy working together towards shared goals.

As a Payroll Co-Ordinator based in Manchester City Centre, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations across multiple cycles. Your day-to-day activities will involve verifying data integrity, troubleshooting discrepancies, producing insightful reports, and collaborating with Finance for month-end accuracy. You will also stay abreast of legislative changes to ensure compliance is maintained at all times. In addition to core payroll duties, you will support HR initiatives such as annual reviews and bonus processes within the HRIS system.

Key duties include:

• Manage multiple payroll cycles with precision, ensuring all deadlines are met and data is processed accurately for starters, leavers, and amendments.
• Verify payroll data meticulously before each run, troubleshooting discrepancies to maintain compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP, and HMRC regulations.
• Produce detailed payroll reports and provide clear explanations of variances to stakeholders across the business.
• Work collaboratively with Finance to ensure seamless month-end processes and accurate financial reporting.
• Stay updated on legislative changes affecting payroll and implement these changes effectively within the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within payroll operations and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Act as the main point of contact for complex payroll queries, providing expert guidance and resolving issues promptly.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll documentation and develop training materials for internal stakeholders.

You will ideally have experience in the fllowing areas:

• Manage multiple payroll cycles with precision, ensuring all deadlines are met and data is processed accurately for starters, leavers, and amendments.
• Verify payroll data meticulously before each run, troubleshooting discrepancies to maintain compliance with PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP, and HMRC regulations.
• Produce detailed payroll reports and provide clear explanations of variances to stakeholders across the business.
• Work collaboratively with Finance to ensure seamless month-end processes and accurate financial reporting.
• Stay updated on legislative changes affecting payroll and implement these changes effectively within the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within payroll operations and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Act as the main point of contact for complex payroll queries, providing expert guidance and resolving issues promptly.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll documentation and develop training materials for internal stakeholders.

This organisation stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where collaboration is encouraged at every level. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that promote work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions designed for long-term security. Training programmes are regularly offered so you can continue.developing your skills within a knowledgeable team supported by considerate leadership.

If you are ready to take your career forward as a Payroll Co-Ordinator in Manchester City Centre within a supportive team environment, now is the time to apply!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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