About

• An exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a highly efficient and talented team managing international payrolls.
• What you'll be doing
• As Payroll Manager, you'll join our friendly team to ensure our 3000+ staff get paid accurately and on time. This unique opportunity will allow for generous professional development whilst managing UK, US, Canada, French, Czech and Australian payrolls- including benefits, shares and pensions.
• You will be reporting into the Head of Payroll, overseeing the following responsibilities;
• Overseeing and managing administration of the end to end pay cycle across 1 UK and 5 international payrolls
• Key point of contact for our managed service payroll provider - monitoring SLA & KPIs
• Operational lead on ad-hoc projects in support of strategic priorities set by senior management
• Accountability for all annual income tax statutory reporting, such as PSA, P11D, S690 etc.
• Partnering with internal and external auditors to provide assurance to the business and stakeholders
• Monitoring of employee global mobility & necessary reporting to relevant authority
• SME for answering escalated queries and troubleshooting issues
• Developing team members by sharing knowledge and experiences & supporting senior management with compliance and governance obligations
• Ensure robust governance and monitor compliance for all company pension schemes
• Experience that will put you ahead of the curve
• You will have strong knowledge of UK and international end-to-end payroll, excellent IT skills and attention to detail. You will bring a wealth of operational experience in payroll and people management.
• You will also show a track record in project participation at different career stages.
• CIPP qualifications are necessary as is non-UK payroll experience, and the understanding of the challenges attributed to a globally mobile staff base. Dayforce HRIS experience would be ideal, as would basic knowledge of accounting and reconciliations..
• 5+ years experience in payroll administration, 2+ years management experience
• Competent IT skills
• International payroll experience
• CIPP qualified (part, or full)
• What's in it for you
• The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000
• This is a Hybrid role from our Cardiff or Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home
• … Plus more great perks, which include;
• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Internal job family level P5
• Who are we…
• We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.
• We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!
• Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future
• We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.
• Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
• When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.
• Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.
• Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
• Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!
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