Payroll Manager

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Managerto join the UKs largest specialist wine retailer!Do you have proven experience managing Payrollwithin a fast-paced, multi-site retail/commercial environmentDo you haveexperience managing a teamIf you have answered yes to these questions, Majestic Wine would be delighted to hear from you!The RoleAs Majestic Wine Payroll Manager youll oversee the payroll function ensuring that all employees get paid accurately and on time. Providingadvice and education to team members and employees in relation to pay issues, new policies and initiatives. Whilstalso being ableto lead on any payroll related projects.Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure monthly payroll is processed accurately including joiners, leavers, salary changes, service awards, pensions, job and department changes, inter region transfers.
• Ensure payroll deadlines are met and staff receive their correct salary payment monthly and p45s are processed for leavers.
• Ensure the payroll process and associated administration is carried out in accordance with the appropriate company policy and procedure.
• Ensure the accurate calculation and payment of company and statutory payments to include: salary, bonus, service award, sick and holiday pay, statutory sick, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental pay, starter and leaver adjustments, and any othermanual payments as required.
• Create and maintain accurate payroll procedures to ensure continuity of service during any periods of absence or staff turnover
• Oversee the Freshdesk system (internal queries platform) and respond to escalated queries from the team
• Provide the payroll company and Inland Revenue with accurate and timely year end data in line with their year-end procedures
• Manage and reconcile the year end payroll to include P60s, P11dbs and Class 1A NICs, as required
• Apply current legislation to all payroll practices and Auto Enrolment legislation for pensions
• Manage the interfaces between Zellis, Rotageek and Harbour
• Oversee the add hours process from Rotageek
• Maintain company benefit schemes inc. company car, childcare, cycle to work, pension, medical insurance, dental insurance, simply health, season ticket loans and buy and sell holiday
• Manage the company payrolling benefits process
• Line management and ongoing training of 3 Team Members
• Manage relationships with 3rd party providers (e.g. Zellis, Royal London)

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Minimum five years payroll experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliability and honesty
• Ability to process intermediate functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with payroll softwareResourcelink desirable
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Excellent communication skills
• CIPP qualification desirable

Who are weMajestic Wine is the UKs leading specialist wine retailer. Majestic was founded in 1980 and, alongside its Commercial and French divisions, had a turnover of over £300m last financial year. Alongside strong growth in multi-channel sales, Majestic believethere is still a key role of a retailer that is loved by customers and loved by suppliers. We pride ourselves on our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly people, who, working as part of a close-knit team deliver exceptional customer service in a vibrantand fast-paced retail environment. More information can be found atIn August 2019 Majestic announced it will be continuing its story under new private ownership and was purchased by US investment firm - Fortress. The sale included the Majestic brand, stores, website, Commercial and French division. Fortress are now backingthe vision for the future of Majestic and they see a lot of headroom for growth. The investment group pointed to Majestics strong cross channel journey, expert staff and widespread brand affection when deciding to buy the business from its PLC status.Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Up to 20% Staff Discount
• 25Days Holiday per year and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life assurance 3x your salary
• Private Medical Care
• Contributory pension
• Free parking on site
• An unparalleled fun company culture thats focused on empowering and developing our employees

Job Specifics:

• Contract Type:Permanent
• Location:Our Head Office is based inWatford, just 20 minutes from London Euston. From Watford Junction, we are a 15-minute walk to our Head Office

We are proud to offer a new Agile Working Policy for Support Centre colleagues; a blend of office and home working which will include a number of days working at the Majestic Office(post CV19 lockdown restrictions)We look forward to receiving your application! #ProudtobeMajesticNo Agencies Please - We thank you for your interest in working with Majestic Wine, however, we have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We will not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Majestic Wine unless you have been briefedon the role by a member of our Talent Team.