HR - Payroll Project Lead

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd, are acting on behalf of a client to recruit a full time, 12-18 month contract for a HR – Payroll Project Lead. Reporting to the People and Performance Lead, you will join the HR Team based in Wyke, Bradford.
Job Purpose
* Continually review existing processes, systems and ways of working.
* Establish and implement new processes to optimise the efficiency of payroll service and support the future needs of the Business.
* Processes payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
* Creates and maintain employees’ payroll records.
* Calculating wages and applicable deductions based on employee’s attendance records.
* Enters payroll information into the system for processing through to preparing journals and BACS processing.
* Support the Year end processes for Payroll, Tax and Pension.
Key Accountabilities
* Maintains payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating and inputting data
* Audit and process overtime payments
* Processing of Pension deductions through salary sacrifice
* Prepare journals and BACS files
* Processes changes within the payroll system
* Ensure Tax code changes are updated
* Provides accurate advice and guidance to colleagues.
* Completes payroll reports for record keeping
* Support the Payroll team with other relevant activities
* Streamline processes and identifying automated processes where possible,
* Lead payroll projects
Qualification/Experience
* Previous experience in Payroll is essential
* Advanced knowledge of payroll systems and software with experience of system automation and process improvement initiatives
* Excellent knowledge of employee legislation as it effects absence for SSP/SMP/SPP/SAP
* Demonstrable experience/knowledge of statutory legislation relating to Statutory Payments
* Payroll qualification desirable – CIPP
* At least two years UK payroll experience gained in absence management in a fast- paced environment
Remuneration / Benefits
Salary – Up to £60k basic, 28 days holiday plus stats, with up to £1000 per annum bonus. Contributory Pension, Sick Pay, Share Plan, Medicash (Health Cash Plan), Shopping discounts in high street stores, Long service awards and more!
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail