Assistant Manager

Job Description

• Managing a team of u to 6 Payroll Advisors completing regular team huddles, team meetings and 1:1s including relevant allocation of work to ensure all tasks are completed to time and accuracy
• Supporting the Payroll Manager in ensuring the completion of all required tasks in relation to people, processes and technology
• Responsible for ensuring standard operating procedures are regularly reviewed, updated and followed by self and team
• Be actively involved in processing weekly and monthly payroll for employees in UK in an accurate and timely manner and managing the wider team to ensure completion
• Allocation of work and being actively involved managing payroll related queries and resolving any discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensuring adherence to current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws specifically for Ireland and HMRC Regulations for self and team
• Dealing with payroll related escalations to ensure timely resolution, root cause analysis and lessons learnt
• Collaborating with the Time and Attendance team for UK to ensure timely and accurate submission of information
• Collaborating with local HR teams
• Ensuring there is a strong team collaboration and effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Preparing and submitting reports as required

Essential Criteria

• Experience in managing a team
• Proficiency in relevant payroll software, specifically SAP Payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and procedures relevant to UK and HMRC
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel)
• Proactive team player

Able to work in a fast paced environment