KennedPearce are hiring a Payroll Manger for a global media agency based in Hammersmith on a hybrid basis. This is a contract role for 4-6 months and we are looking to speak with Immediate candidates. Key duties include managing day-to-day payroll processing activities across UK lines of business while serving as the subject-matter expert for the overall payroll process and ensuring timely and accurate delivery in a fast-paced environment. This role is accomplished through leadership of 3-4 team members and management of diverse stakeholders across the respective businesses.
Core Responsibilities
*Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, statutory reporting, and audit support for UK lines of business
*Manage and develop direct reports to support payroll operations and succession planning
*Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
*Ensure employees receive accurate remuneration on the published pay dates, thereby ensuring that the Company meets its contractual obligations
*Approve monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodicity reports to the management of the Company, local authorities and other recipients
*Resolve all assigned payroll-related queries from employees and legal entity stakeholders in a professional and timely manner, escalating further as necessary
*Resolve legal entity questions and/or concerns regarding the payroll process
*Oversee required disbursements to third parties and ensure statutory deadlines are met
*Oversee and ensure payroll compliance in accordance with audit controls and procedures
*Troubleshoot SAP technical issues at a high level (e.g., Payroll Control Center, GL posting discrepancies, etc.)
*Propose enhancements as appropriate to address improvement and efficiency opportunities
Operational Lead
*Oversee Stock Options/RSU and LTIC payments for local and country transfers
*Support defining local technical and functional requirements as required
*Facilitate payroll involvement with global and local initiatives when appropriate
*Provide strategic support for ongoing operations
*Share best practices/processes/systems across countries
*Ensure consistency in regulatory compliance and Internal Controls
*Provide advice and direction regarding payroll process, compliance, and best practice/processes
*Facilitate collaboration between local payroll teams and other global functional teams to implement new programs/initiatives, resolve issues, share solutions
The candidate:
*Payroll management qualification
*Significant related experience, ideally leading a payroll team for a large multi-national employer
*Strong knowledge of UK payroll practices, regulations and taxes