Payroll Supervisor

Alexander Daniels is partnering with a reputable business based in Coventry to recruit a Payroll Supervisor on a full-time basis. This key role involves overseeing and managing the company’s payroll function, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of employees. The successful candidate will lead and support a team of Payroll Administrators, driving efficiency and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day management of the activities of the Payroll Administrators and the allocation of responsibility among the team ensuring a fair split of the workload.
• Responsible and accountable for operating and maintaining effective and accurate employee records for all employee data.
• Accurately process weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Review and balance payrolls before and after they have been processed. Validate confirmed reports and gain appropriate approvals.
• Calculate all statutory payments / deductions.
• Prepare and review payroll reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, year-end).
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC submissions and all legislative deadlines.
• Maintain strong relationships with HR, finance, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Essential requirements:

• Experience managing a small team of payroll administrators.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, statutory deductions, and HMRC reporting).
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Experience with Payroll Management Systems and Excel.
• Confident communicator and leader.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Flexitime
• Bonus