Key Achievements:

• Supervised payroll operations across multiple departments, ensuring 100% on-time and accurate payroll.

• Introduced streamlined review processes, reducing payroll errors by 30%.

• Assisted in reconciling payroll discrepancies, recovering £20,000 / $25,000 in overpayments.

• Implemented reporting and tracking templates, saving the payroll team 10+ hours per month.

• Supported the training and development of junior payroll staff, improving team productivity and accuracy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.

• Review and validate payroll data including hours, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and benefits.

• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies, liaising with finance and HR teams.

• Prepare payroll schedules, reports, and dashboards for management review.

• Ensure compliance with local and national payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI (UK), IRS, and Social Security (US).

• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and reporting.

• Assist in payroll audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations.

• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in payroll operations.

• Mentor and train junior payroll staff, providing guidance on processes and best practices.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to resolve payroll queries and issues.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of all payroll information.

• Monitor payroll deadlines and ensure statutory compliance.

• Support payroll system maintenance, upgrades, and automation initiatives.

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and payroll cost analysis.

• Track payroll KPIs and report findings to senior management.

• Maintain accurate documentation for audit, compliance, and internal controls.

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Participate in payroll-related projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to payroll policy development and implementation.

• Provide support for cross-functional payroll or finance projects as required.