Jobs, fresher vacancy - Head of Payroll • County Durham

Company: HAYS

County Durham

Head of Payroll | Payroll Manager | Senior Payroll Manager Your new company I am working with a leading Chartered Accountancy Practice with offices across Yorkshire and the North East.Your new role This is a newly created role due to the forthcoming retirement of the current incumbent. Managing a payroll team of 6, this Head of Payroll role isn’t just about managing processes – it’s about shaping the future of how the Practice manages payroll across the firm. You’ll have the chance to influence strategy, introduce best practices, and make a real impact on how they support their clients and people.What You’ll Be DoingLead and develop our payroll function to deliver an exceptional experience for clientsInspire, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll teamDevelop and deliver a payroll strategy that supports the firm’s goalsDrive improvements and efficiencies using modern systems and digital toolsEnsure compliance and governance while introducing innovative solutionsAct as a trusted advisor on payroll matters across the firmWhat you'll need to succeed It is essential that you have extensive experience of and are currently working within a high-volume multi-payroll bureau or practice environment. You will have:Proven experience in payroll leadership or senior payroll managementStrong understanding of payroll legislation and complianceAbility to think strategically and deliver operational excellenceExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsTech-savvy and comfortable with digital payroll systemsKnowledge of BACS processes and pension scheme complexities.What you'll get in return Benefits include:-Flexible working (4 day week considered) Hybrid working post-probationDarlington based, you have the option to work one day a week from one of their other Yorkshire/North East offices25 days holiday plus BHDeath in ServiceEnhanced PensionMulti-benefit additional benefits such as shopping vouchers, eye care, dental careWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4767714