Head of Payroll

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Darlington
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Payroll
  • Industry

    Accountancy Firms
  • Pay

    up to £60,000

Head of Payroll | Payroll Manager | Senior Payroll Manager

Your new company
I am working with a leading Chartered Accountancy Practice with offices across Yorkshire and the North East.

Your new role
This is a newly created role due to the forthcoming retirement of the current incumbent. Managing a payroll team of 6, this Head of Payroll role isn’t just about managing processes – it’s about shaping the future of how the Practice manages payroll across the firm. You’ll have the chance to influence strategy, introduce best practices, and make a real impact on how they support their clients and people.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Lead and develop our payroll function to deliver an exceptional experience for clients
  • Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team
  • Develop and deliver a payroll strategy that supports the firm’s goals
  • Drive improvements and efficiencies using modern systems and digital tools
  • Ensure compliance and governance while introducing innovative solutions
  • Act as a trusted advisor on payroll matters across the firm
What you'll need to succeed
It is essential that you have extensive experience of and are currently working within a high-volume multi-payroll bureau or practice environment.
You will have:
  • Proven experience in payroll leadership or senior payroll management
  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance
  • Ability to think strategically and deliver operational excellence
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital payroll systems
  • Knowledge of BACS processes and pension scheme complexities.
What you'll get in return
Benefits include:-
  • Flexible working (4 day week considered)
  • Hybrid working post-probation
  • Darlingon based, you have the option to work one day a week from one of their other Yorkshire/North East offices
  • 25 days holiday plus BH
  • Death in Service
  • Enhanced Pension
  • Multi-benefit additional benefits such as shopping vouchers, eye care, dental care
What you need to do now
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