Payroll Manager
| Posting date: | 24 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50000-59000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2024 |
| Location: | Telford Dairy, TF2 7GJ |
| Company: | Müller UK & Ireland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 94816-42622088 |
Summary
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Müller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It’s a household name – and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year.
Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme / health care package and life assurance / contributory pension plan / employee assistance programme / generous annual leave increasing with service / flexible benefits programme / access to our rewards benefits programme, providing an exclusive range of discounts for high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets.
We are looking to welcome an experienced Payroll Manager to our Hire to Retire team; we’re looking for an experienced individual to manage and oversee all UK payroll operations. You will have expertise in UK payroll practices and leadership skills to ensure seamless payroll delivery and compliance with statutory obligations. You will act as process expert and multiplier for process harmonisation, standardisation and optimisation across BUs and countries (where applicable) and is in close alignment with Head of Hire to Retire, Payroll Manager – DE, GPO (Global Process Owner) and PO (Process Owner).
Your challenge for the Payroll Manager: -
- Manage and oversee the payroll operations for the UK region, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements, ensuring payroll processes follow internal policies and payroll-related filings are submitted accurately and on time.
- Manage and coordinate the payroll cycle, including data collection, processing and resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Hire to Retire, HR teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely input of employee data related to new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefits, and other payroll-related variables.
- Oversee the preparation and distribution of payroll reports, payslips, and other related documentation, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to data protection regulations.
- Coordinate with external payroll service providers, if applicable, to ensure accurate and timely processing of outsourced payroll activities and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related vendor management.
- Ensure compliance with pension schemes, including auto-enrolment requirements, pension contributions, and accurate reporting to pension providers and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor and analyse payroll data and metrics to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions or process enhancements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and implement in collaboration with CI Team and GPP standardised HR processes, procedures, and workflows to optimise efficiency and ensure consistent delivery of services
- Lead & manage the payroll team, including performance management, goal setting, and professional development.
- Stay informed about changes in UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment laws specific to the UK, and provide guidance to the team on compliance requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of payroll-related financial transactions.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration with HR teams and employees to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve any payroll-related issues or concerns.
- Continuously improve in collaboration with CI Team and GPP payroll processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the payroll function.
- Keep abreast of advancements in payroll technology, tools, and software, and recommend and implement solutions that improve payroll processes and reporting capabilities.
Key skills & experience for the Payroll Manager: -
- University/College level or equivalent advanced certifications and/or proven experience in Payroll Management.
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- Experience managing small/medium sized payroll teams in highly complex/high volume industries.
- Highly computer literate across Payroll Systems and related technologies. Payroll Expertise. Excellent knowledge of Payroll Policies and Procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, proven success in high-volume, fast-paced Payroll environment. Large corporate or FGMF experience and/or Global/International experience desired but not mandatory.
- Problem solver. Highly proactive. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail and a champion of adherence to processes.
- Fluent in English (bi-lingual – German
- advantageous but not requisite).
- Able to travel to nationally/internationally.
- Full-time role only.
The ProcessIf you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk#L1 – MB1 #LI-Hybrid
Müller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It’s a household name – and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year.
Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme / health care package and life assurance / contributory pension plan / employee assistance programme / generous annual leave increasing with service / flexible benefits programme / access to our rewards benefits programme, providing an exclusive range of discounts for high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets.
We are looking to welcome an experienced Payroll Manager to our Hire to Retire team; we’re looking for an experienced individual to manage and oversee all UK payroll operations. You will have expertise in UK payroll practices and leadership skills to ensure seamless payroll delivery and compliance with statutory obligations. You will act as process expert and multiplier for process harmonisation, standardisation and optimisation across BUs and countries (where applicable) and is in close alignment with Head of Hire to Retire, Payroll Manager – DE, GPO (Global Process Owner) and PO (Process Owner).
Your challenge for the Payroll Manager: -
- Manage and oversee the payroll operations for the UK region, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements, ensuring payroll processes follow internal policies and payroll-related filings are submitted accurately and on time.
- Manage and coordinate the payroll cycle, including data collection, processing and resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Hire to Retire, HR teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely input of employee data related to new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefits, and other payroll-related variables.
- Oversee the preparation and distribution of payroll reports, payslips, and other related documentation, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to data protection regulations.
- Coordinate with external payroll service providers, if applicable, to ensure accurate and timely processing of outsourced payroll activities and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related vendor management.
- Ensure compliance with pension schemes, including auto-enrolment requirements, pension contributions, and accurate reporting to pension providers and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor and analyse payroll data and metrics to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions or process enhancements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and implement in collaboration with CI Team and GPP standardised HR processes, procedures, and workflows to optimise efficiency and ensure consistent delivery of services
- Lead & manage the payroll team, including performance management, goal setting, and professional development.
- Stay informed about changes in UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment laws specific to the UK, and provide guidance to the team on compliance requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of payroll-related financial transactions.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration with HR teams and employees to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve any payroll-related issues or concerns.
- Continuously improve in collaboration with CI Team and GPP payroll processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the payroll function.
- Keep abreast of advancements in payroll technology, tools, and software, and recommend and implement solutions that improve payroll processes and reporting capabilities.
Key skills & experience for the Payroll Manager: -
- University/College level or equivalent advanced certifications and/or proven experience in Payroll Management.
-
- Experience managing small/medium sized payroll teams in highly complex/high volume industries.
- Highly computer literate across Payroll Systems and related technologies. Payroll Expertise. Excellent knowledge of Payroll Policies and Procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, proven success in high-volume, fast-paced Payroll environment. Large corporate or FGMF experience and/or Global/International experience desired but not mandatory.
- Problem solver. Highly proactive. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail and a champion of adherence to processes.
- Fluent in English (bi-lingual – German
- advantageous but not requisite).
- Able to travel to nationally/internationally.
- Full-time role only.
The ProcessIf you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk#L1 – MB1 #LI-Hybrid