Payment Manager

Job Description
Head of Payroll
Head of Payroll required to join community-focused charity in Leominster – £34,500 – 4-day working week
Great opportunity to lead the finance / payroll team as Head of Payroll at this community-focused, charitable organisation in Leominster. The Head of Payroll will manage a team of 5 advisors, oversee payroll and bookkeeping services, be the main point of contact for payroll-related queries and ensure the smooth running of a compliant service function.
The Head of Payroll will:
Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery
Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments
Be main point of contact for stakeholders and external parties, including HMRC
Manage budgets, ensuring optimal efficiency and legal compliance
Attending weekly, bimonthly and monthly meetings as part of senior management team
Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, promoting services where possible
Monitor performance, drive efficiencies and identify service improvements
The ideal candidate for this Head of Payroll position will have prior experience in a finance / payroll function, be used to managing a team and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be analytical, an effective problem solver and able to work to tight deadlines in a collaborative team environment. Solid MS Office skills, particularly Excel, and prior use of Iris / Sage systems are key. Previous experience in the health and social care sector or charity / not-for-profit organisation is advantageous.
Salary is £34,500 and benefits include 20 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 day per year with length of service reward scheme). 4-day working week (30 hours) with hybrid working and free onsite parking.