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UK Payroll Manager

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Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mid level
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mid level
The UK Payroll Manager at Citi is responsible for ensuring the efficient production of payroll across the UK, managing a team, and working with HRSS on payroll processes. This role requires knowledge of HMRC processes and strong leadership skills.
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UK Payroll Manager

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? This role requires a seasoned professional role with a specific focus on UK Payroll. The ideal candidate will Integrate subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Citi Belfast is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland with a diverse and talented team of over 3000 people from over 40 different nationalities across our four Belfast offices.

Role Overview

This is a management role reporting into the Senior UK Payroll Manager. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the effective production of payroll across the UK Cluster.

What you’ll do

  • Ensure the monthly payroll operation meets/exceeds the published service standards and is within the agreed timetable

  • Undertake full responsibility for the complete Payroll function

  • Responsible to work with all relevant HRSS pillars and groups on reengineering, migration, automation of payroll activities

  • Perform the required reasonableness checks to the current monthly payroll accounting balances

  • Work with internal Risk and Control teams to review and undertake internal audit controls, identifying improvements of controls

  • Hold meetings with direct reports to disseminate information

  • Provide effective communication to the EMEA Regional Total rewards Manager and escalate relevant issues promptly

  • Ensure that all of Payroll team members understand and comply with all key policies and procedures

  • Train the team to ensure there are suitable deputies in place to handle times of sickness and holiday

  • Arrange for the continuous development of the Payroll by organising the required training, coaching and team building

What we’ll need from you

  • Extensive UK Payroll Experience

  • Experience of managing a team

  • Strong knowledge of HMRC processes including RTI

  • Experience in Workday Payroll is desirable

  • Excellent communication skills in English

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • In depth knowledge of best practice payroll methodology

  • Detailed knowledge of employee / employer tax legislation

  • Strong people management and leadership skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Sound financial management skills

  • Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent professional experience.

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. 

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 

  • Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus 
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Pension Plan 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources 

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

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Job Family:

Payroll

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Time Type:

Full time

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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