Payroll Manager - UK

Jet2careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in the UK is seeking a UK Payroll Manager to oversee and process 4 payrolls for around 16,500 colleagues. This role requires managing a payroll team, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and preparing reports for audits. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits including a managers bonus and discounts on flights.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Managers Bonus

Colleague discounts on flights

Qualifications

• Methodical and organised approach, able to challenge current practices.
• Confident in interpreting and analysing MI/metrics.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process 4 UK payrolls for approximately 16,500 colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements.
• Prepare relevant monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We work together to really drive forward a ‘Customer First’ ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We couldn’t do it without our wonderful people.

We are currently looking for a UK Payroll Manager who will Take Responsibility for the day-to-day management and processing of our 4 UK Payrolls. Reporting to the General Manager – Payroll & HR Admin, our UK Payroll Manager will Work As One Team with the wider HR team, delivering an accurate and timely payroll run for all our UK colleagues, processing our 4 payrolls using the SAP SuccessFactors system, whilst monitoring internal Service Level Agreements and ensuring compliance with UK-specific legislation and statutory requirements.

As our UK Payroll Manager you'll have access to a range of benefits including:

• Hybrid working (you'll be in the office 3 days a week)
• Managers Bonus
• Colleague discounts on Jet2.com flights and Jet2holidays

What will you do in the role?

As our Payroll Manager you will head up a team of 1 Assistant payroll manager , 1 Team leader and 5 Payroll Specialists and will oversee all activities of the UK payroll team, successfully processing 3 monthly payrolls for approximately 16,500 colleagues every month, including Exec/Board Level/Directors. You'll ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements, you'll also:

• Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements; preparing and reviewing payroll account reconciliations and administering benefit plans.
• Prepare relevant monthly, quarterly and year-end reports, supporting all internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Monitor the accurate processing of all stages in the employee cycle, reviewing and improving payroll policies and procedures where required.
• Interpret current/new HMRC and Employment Law legislation impacting payroll, including but not limited to:
  • NMW/NLW
  • P11D
  • Gender Pay
• Work in partnership with the Non-UK Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payment of secondments and transfers between the UK payroll and Non-UK payrolls.

What you'll have:

• Have a methodical and organised approach, with the ability to challenge current practices and deliver practical business-focused solutions.
• Be confident in interpreting and analysing MI / metrics, reviewing business activities and recommending appropriate improvements for future-proofing.
• Have the ability to work with interruptions in a highly energetic, ever-changing environment, being proactive in both thinking and in action, with a confident and responsive manner.
• Have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and time-management skills and the ability to deliver whilst remaining calm under pressure.
• Be confident in dealing with colleagues at all levels, taking the initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner and escalating when necessary.

Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!