Group Payroll Leader

This group, suppliers to commercial marine, leisure marine and aquaculture markets, is actively looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Leader to join their Finance team. Based in their Inverness office, the role will initially be for a 6 month period but with the potential to become a full time position.

The successful candidate will report to the Group Financial Controller and will be responsible for managing the day to day Group payroll processing, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, Company policies and regulations and ensuring that all personnel receive the correct remuneration in a timely manner.

Scope
- Maintains Group payroll information through collection, calculation, and entering of data.
- Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes.
- Employee payments through the production of electronic transfers to bank accounts.
- Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages.
- Reconciles the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
- Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Provide support to HR department
- Update and maintain HR system in line with Payroll

Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of payroll processing experience
- Knowledge of PAYE and Auto enrolment legislation
- Must have experience with processing a payroll from start to finish
- Payroll related benefits administration which includes BACS, HMRC and Pension reconciliations
- Proven customer service skills while maintaining a confidential work environment
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Have knowledge and experience of using computer based payroll packages
- Be highly numerate and able to work to a high degree of accuracy
- Good communication skills (written and oral) with a strong customer focus
- A committed team player, detail oriented and an effective communicator
- Ability to effectively communicate information to employees and management
- Enthusiasm for identifying and pursuing process improvements
- Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines

Desirable
- Experience with HR software

In return for working up to 30 hours a week, they offer a competitive salary, staff discount and a contributory pension scheme. The salary offered will reflect the experience & knowledge that the candidate can bring ranging between £22,000 - £24,000 pro rata.

To apply please send your current CV.