Payroll Manager

About the Role

Sense is recruiting a Payroll Manager, as part of an ongoing organisation change programme and consultation outcome. This is a hands on opportunity to shape payroll for the organisation going forwards. The role is hybrid based, will be working 2 to 3 days per week from our offices in Selly Oak, Birmingham and will sit within the existing People & Culture Team.

The Payroll Manager will oversee all aspects of the payroll team and deliver the payroll service for Sense, providing payroll advice and information to all employees and external agencies where appropriate. The purpose of this post is to manage all aspects of the payroll function for 2 separate payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all payroll and pension transactions, compliance with HMRC reporting, tax legislation and pension compliance. 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Management of the Payroll team, fostering a customer-focused approach to payroll services and ensuring a timely response to employee queries.
• Ensure both payrolls are managed and paid in a correct and timely manner.
• Manage complex and enquiries from employees, and relevant statutory agencies.
• Advise the Executive team on payroll compliance and take a lead in annual pay review processing.
• Work closely with People and Culture team to implement, streamline and update policies and procedures that affect the payroll function
• Identify opportunities for system developments and lead in the implementation of new systems and/or systems developments.
• Keep up to date with all statutory and legislative requirements and ensure these are actioned and communicate any potential impact of these requirements to staff across the organisation.
• Monitor and audit of all payroll procedures and advise and update where necessary.
• Responsible for all year end data and processing, including P11ds.
• Preparation and payment of all pension data to all pension providers.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• CIPP Diploma in Payroll Management or equivalent is desirable.
• Working knowledge of complex payroll systems (Payrite/Iris experience desirable).
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures, controls and statutory requirements of PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP etc.
• Experience of operating payroll function in the social care or charity sector desirable.
• Comprehensive current experience of legislative reporting, including all HMRC submissions, P60s, and P11Ds etc.
• Knowledge of HMRC requirements with regard to tax, NI and statutory deductions/payments.
• Experience of dealing with multiple pension schemes and auto enrolment, including re-staging.

This role is subject to an ongoing organisation change programme and consultation outcome. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will keep all applicants informed as the organisation programme develops.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:  https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/

Closing Date

23/03/2025

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