Payroll Manager

As UK Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the consistent delivery of all Payroll activities ensuring strict compliance with all applicable tax legislation and reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations for all entities within the UK jurisdiction. Leader of the UK Payroll Team, placing a focus upon developing both processes, processes and behaviours to support the Group's overall People Strategy, colleague experience, Manager self-service and Payroll compliance.,

• Primary Relationship Manager for all 3rd party bureaus e.g. ADP and Deloitte.


• Support the UK Head of People Services with the development of a robust Payroll service, including policy statements, lean process mapping, development of Manager toolkits and ongoing continuous improvement.


• Support the Head of Digital Colleague Experience with solutioning future payroll infrastructure including provider and Workday integration.


• Excellent operational service delivery in line with the People Strategy whilst leveraging opportunities to make processes leaner and more self-serve.


• Robust management of colleague data used for Payroll purposes within data retention periods and guidelines.


• Work in partnership with Finance to ensure full compliance and company reporting relating to colleague data, pay review, bonus and benefit choices as well as monthly oversight of salary & pensions payments, HMRC accounts, and reconciliations.


• Manage year-end tax activity including reporting and production of P60, P11D, P46 and Benefits statements, ensuring compliance to deadlines.
  
  Payroll technical expert including tax, reporting, government rules and regulations for all UK legal entities.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively relationship manage 3rd Party Suppliers.


• Experience in effectively managing a high performing team.


• Ability to act proactively and identify potential risks and gaps before they become issues.


• Workday experience is desirable.
  
  At Lowell, we value togetherness. And that's what enables us to drive onwards as a company, as a team, and as individuals, together. Because together, we go further.


Our mission is to make credit work better for all. Based in Yorkshire, with offices across Europe, we're a leading credit management company. We buy lots of different kinds of debts and give our customers the tools to pay them off in practical and affordable ways. We understand that every person's situation is different. And every year, we help thousands of people take control of their debts., You'll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together.

So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you're ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you'll fit right in.

Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong.

That means…

• A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.


• 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.


• We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park. Our new purpose-built office to support collaborative working and those meaningful moments you'll only get from being in the office.


• Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you'll be fully equipped with everything you'll need to be successful.


• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.


• Life assurance


• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.


• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.


Ready to share in that mission?

Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us go on to make a difference, together.

Together, we go further - and it starts with you. So, if you're interested in adding your voice to our fantastic team of people, take the first step and apply today…