Job Title: Payroll Implementation Manager
Location: Remote (London Area)
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + 10% Completion bonus
Job Type: Full Time, 12-month FTC
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
About the role:
SYNLAB UK and Ireland are the largest clinical diagnostics provider in Europe and have a 12 months (salaried) fixed term contract. The position is remote with occasional visits to other business sites.
This is a hands-on, delivery focussed role with responsibility for ensuring the technical specification within the system meets all of SYNLAB’s requirements. The post holder will oversee data migration, lead rigorous User Acceptance Testing and ensure parallel runs are successfully completed and new end to end payroll processes are defined, implemented and rolled out along with appropriate training for system users, line managers and end users to project timelines.
Reporting the HR Business Partner, the post holder will work closely with our supplier, internal HR teams, other key stake holders and be supported by a Project Manager and HR & Payroll Data Associate.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Highly experienced Payroll Manager, underpinned by appropriate payroll qualification and/or CIPP membership and experience of working at a senior level in a payroll team in a large organisation
- Thorough knowledge of all payroll legislation and its application, including tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, and Pension Schemes (including auto enrolment, together with relevant terms and conditions of employment
- Knowledge of the technical payroll requirements of the NHS/Agenda for Change terms and conditions and the NHS Pension scheme
- Strong understanding of varying complex payroll cycles and rules
- Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex policy and documents
- Proven ability to support the process design for payroll processes with new HR & Payroll solutions
- Experience of managing projects, such as systems implementation and upgrades to payroll software
- Experience of managing and implementing change to improve service effectiveness and efficiency
- Proven ability to work to timescales and project deadlines
How to apply:
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Senior Payroll Officer, Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Administrator, Payroll Accountant, Accounts Clerk, Payroll, Senior Finance Clerk, Senior Payroll Executive, HR and Payroll Specialist will all be considered for this role.
