Purpose of the role:
You will manage the day-to-day payroll operations on a fixed term contract basis, providing a fit for purpose support to all jurisdictions in which the Group operates. This is a 6 month fixed term contract position.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the team end-to-end processing of the Group’s monthly payroll ensuring all relevant changes and deductions are made and cut-off deadlines are adhered to
- Process and reconcile monthly payroll invoices in line with annual budgets and provider contracts
- Act as the escalation point of contact for external payroll providers, ensuring positive relations are fostered and maintained
- Lead the organisation to meet its taxation and other legislative and statutory obligations through processing and preparation of returns, related reports, forms and other documentation as requested
- Coach, mentor and train members of staff, including the HR team on payroll processes as necessary
- Provide a responsive, accurate client advisory service on payroll matters, problem-solve queries and assist in identifying payroll errors and implementing corrective action where required to ensure employee payments are processed accurately and database integrity is maintained
Skills required:
- Proven practical payroll experience within a financial services business
- Understanding of payroll legislation in multiple jurisdictions (CI, UK & Lux), its practical application with appreciation of the standards and best practice within a regulated environment
- Strong internal and external communication and interpersonal skills together with the proven ability to develop good working relationships within the business and with service providers
- Sound numeracy skills, data entry skills, attention to detail and accuracy
- Computer literacy skills are essential; advanced user of MS Office products
- People management skills including team building and conflict resolution
- Proven ability to work effectively either as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels
- Be an effective communicator and be able to learn new information, processes and procedures quickly