We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Team Leader to join our dedicated and friendly Payroll team here at CVS. CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through four business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day. The Group generates revenue of more than £600m from 450 practices across the UK and Australia, with more than 8,500 employees across vets, nurses, other clinical employees and within our support office. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, and significant investment projects are in progress to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group. Summary of role: Within this role you will produce and provide a comprehensive and professional service throughout the organisation in respect of the payroll function and the co-ordination and supply of services relating to employees pay and benefits. Please note: this is a hybrid position where you will work 3 days a week at our Head Office in Diss, and two days a week from home. Key responsibilities and tasks to include:

• Team Management:
• Lead and manage the UK payroll team, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback. (121s, engagement, team meetings)
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the team's skills and knowledge.
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure alignment on goals and projects.
• Payroll Processing:
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for all UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Ensure correct application of payroll policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Handle complex payroll queries and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Compliance and Reporting:
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and ensure all processes are compliant.
• SLAs: speed/quality/ease of use
• Generate regular payroll reports and provide insights to senior management.
• Systems and Process Improvement:
• Culture change on the team
• Find efficiencies and streamline
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations and resolve issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external payroll audits.
• Project Management:
• Lead payroll-related projects, such as system upgrades and policy changes, ensuring timely and effective execution. (Halo, Zellis, HR Service Enhancement)
• Assist in the integration of payroll operations during mergers and acquisitions., Home
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• High volume multi-site payroll environment
• CIPP qualification desirable
• Working knowledge of Resource Link payroll (not essential)
• Advanced level of Excel (eg vlookup, pivot table functions) and good Microsoft skills
• Up to date working knowledge of HMRC legislation and Statutory Payments
• Up to date working knowledge of Real Time Information, Pensions, GDPR, Gender Pay Gap
• Providing high quality Customer and Payroll Service, training team members to deliver
• Being attentive to detail and ability to logically work through payroll issues
• Having strong ability to work to deadlines
• Good time management and planning skills
  
  In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a range of company benefits including:
• 6 weeks leave a year (5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays or equivalent time off)
• You will gain an extra days annual leave every year in your first 5 years of employment, taking you up to 7.6 weeks leave a year
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Health cash plan - money saved on everyday health treatments
• You can also buy up to 2 weeks additional leave or sell 1 week's leave each year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• This means you can take up to 8.6 weeks holiday a year when starting, rising to a maximum of 9.6 weeks after 5 years' service
• A range of flexible benefits to suit your needs, including discounted gym membership, childcare vouchers and much more!