Payroll Manager

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Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors' Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers' Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Job Description

The Payroll Manager ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with UK tax regulations, employment laws, and best payroll practices. The Payroll Manager will collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to maintain seamless payroll operations ensuring exceptional employee experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing
• Lead on all payroll related projects

• Ensure compliance with UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory payments

• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity

• Supporting the HR Service Centre with processing the payroll for employees, including salaries, benefits, bonuses, and deductions
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure alignment of payroll with employee benefits and compensation policies
• Generate payroll reports and provide analysis for financial planning, budgeting and reconciliation
• Implement payroll system updates and improvements
• Provide support and training to the wider HR Service Centre team on payroll administration and processes

• Work with the HR Service Centre to respond to employee enquiries regarding payroll and resolve any related concerns.

Skills and experience required:

• Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (CIPP)

• Extensive current, technical payroll knowledge

• Familiarity with UK payroll and pension regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll systems and software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Excellent customer service skills with a strong can-do attitude
• Ability to work closely with HR colleagues to build a strong team ethos and high performing team culture
• Proficient and comfortable using multiple technology platforms, including experience and competency with Excel, Word, and Teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively collaborate across the teams
• Ability to deal sensitively and appropriately with confidential information and maintain confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR legislation.

Desirable:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field

• Experience with Workday Payroll and HR system

Qualifications

Additional Information

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.