Payroll Manager

We are looking to hire a Payroll Manager to take full responsibility for our Payroll function, which is run on MHR I-Trent software.

We operate several monthly(salary) and fortnightly payrolls across the Group.

The Payroll Manager will manage a team of 6 employees across Payroll & CIS Subcontractors Payrolls. Other functions include managing expenses and business mileage administration and also onboarding new starters on to our systems.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all aspects of staff pay including pensions and other staff benefits (including completing annual P11D and PSA forms for HMRC) are accurate and timely and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
• You will also be the first point of contact with the payroll queries and, on all matters, relevant to staff pay.
• Create, update and manage efficient work systems and effective internal controls within the payroll function, ensuring that processing errors are minimised and changes are reflected accurately and promptly, whilst also managing and maintaining high levels of quality and service, ensuring prompt and accurate processing, payment, reporting and record keeping of payroll.
• Encouraging continuous improvement and a solution focused way of working will be essential, whilst also providing a high quality advice on payroll-related matters, responding to queries and liaising with departmental managers, staff, HR, Finance and HMRC as necessary.
• Manage Auto-Enrolment and Pension Schemes, including reporting to Pension Providers and communications with staff.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge and understanding of UK payroll-related legislation and statutory requirements, including PAYE and other deductions and HMRC rules. An ability to solve problems and be able to investigate and diagnose issues and make improvements will be important whilst also demonstrating excellent communication skills and have a good eye for detail. Advanced knowledge and application of Excel skills are required and it is essential that you have strong knowledge and experience of using an payroll systems.

Why Kelly Group?

• Competitive Salary (PAYE)
• 20 Days’ Holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Excellent Career Growth Opportunities – We believe in developing our people.
• Comprehensive Training to ensure you’re equipped for success!

About Kelly Group:

Established in 1985 to support the emerging UK cable television market, Kelly Group has diversified to meet the needs of our clients. With over 40 years’ experience and customer service at the heart of our business, Kelly Group is renowned for building networks in collaboration with several major leading telecommunication service providers, delivering innovative multi-functional solutions - connecting people globally.

Working across several industries including telecommunications, rail, metro, highways and fleet, Kelly Group operate nationally with 40+ operational centres and deliver a full suite of services. From the initial planning, design, notification through to installation, final commissioning and maintenance of networks, Kelly Group deliver a ‘one-stop solution’ to meet the needs of our clients and delight their customers.

As a service provider, our workforce is our extended family, which is why we invest in their safety, training, careers, welfare, vehicles and tools they need to deliver excellence. With a workforce of circa 3500, 40+ national operational centres, 4 training hubs and a fleet of over 2500 vehicles, Kelly Group are committed to developing an excellent team, a fair culture and a safe working environment.

The Kelly Group is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

If you feel you have the required experience and want to further your career with a long standing communications contractor, please apply.