Your new companyBusiness based to the South of BathYour new roleTo lead the transition of payroll operations in-house (April 2026), ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll services across the wider company. This pivotal role requires a payroll professional with expertise in pensions, payroll systems, and statutory compliance, as well as experience in implementing payroll software. You will play a key role in driving strategic change, system integration, and continuous improvement, while ensuring full compliance with HMRC and regulatory requirements.Payroll Leadership and Management:
* Lead the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees, including the production and validation of payslips, statutory returns, and reports.
* Drive the transition of payroll services in-house, leading the implementation of a new payroll system (April 2026) and ensuring a seamless integration with HR and Finance functions.
* Oversee team development, ensuring training, knowledge-sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, pension schemes, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
* Actively participate in day-to-day payroll operations to ensure practical knowledge of systems and processes, and to provide operational cover when required.
Strategic Payroll ...