Reward, Payroll & Project Management Consultancy

• Redesign of reward, benefit and incentivisation programmes • Support with roll out of new corporate values, harmonisation of benefits.• Redesign of benefit governance and provision.• Delivery of a structured pay review.• Moved the company to be a Real Living Wage Employer.

Review of all leave and benefit arrangements for the university and recommendations of how to enhance and centralise the administration of these benefits.Met with unions to discuss pressing issues for them so that they could be addressed in the reward strategy.Development of new forward thinking policies which addressed lifestyle and and work/life balance.Collaboration with the wider HR team to ensure the strategy reflected the results of employee surveys.

• Portfolio of international employees to guide through the reward and equity reviews.• Stakeholder management• Chairing remuneration meetings with HRBPs• Preparation of reward review outcome documents.• Adjustment of job gradings against the global structure.• Introduction of new pay bandings and grading structure.

• Implementation of Willis Towers Watson grading framework across the group• Extensive stakeholder management• Rebrand and relaunch of Reward Gateway benefits platform including large cost saving for future growth.• Line Management of Reward Administrator including development and mentoring.

Implementing a reward strategy from scratch.

Part of the FTSE 100 company - D.S.Smith• Creation of policy and procedure guides for over 40 countries. • Documentation / audit of the current provision of benefits • Creation of a strategy for improvement agreed by TMS senior team. • Creation of a toolkit for each country with the appropriate benefit forms, benefit details, new joiner checklists, provider details and offer letters / contract amendments / workday records to incorporate T&Cs benefits.• Collation of… Show more Part of the FTSE 100 company - D.S.Smith• Creation of policy and procedure guides for over 40 countries. • Documentation / audit of the current provision of benefits • Creation of a strategy for improvement agreed by TMS senior team. • Creation of a toolkit for each country with the appropriate benefit forms, benefit details, new joiner checklists, provider details and offer letters / contract amendments / workday records to incorporate T&Cs benefits.• Collation of appropriate benefit documentation in the Workday system.• Administration and roll out of international share save scheme. Show less

Skills developed:• Creation of a document which detailed how the payroll was calculated and input provided, on a site by site basis.• Review of inconsistencies between sites.• Site visit to Taunton, Somerset, to discuss payroll process with the Payroll Manager directly.• Review the methods used by administrators when preparing and submitting payroll data to the payroll department.• Recommended areas for improvement, highlighting potential risks.

• Selection and implementation of Cascade, new HR and Payroll Software.• Consolidation of payrolls from 9 to 3 to improve efficiency and reduce admin.• Introduction of pay spines for care workers.• Implementation of benefits such as Death in Service, new transport benefits, season ticket loans, enhanced Senior Management offerings.• Role evaluation and initial reward and benefits review.

• Configuration of the iTrent System• Production of learning materials for the payroll staff.• Process Streamlining• Support for payroll staff doing end-to-end processing.

• Support in the creation of a HR and Payroll shared services between Trafford MBC and GMP.• Creation of different function accesses in line with security restrictions and business area need.• Creation of UDFs to log police incidents, HR information etc.• Creation of a suite of HR letters as correspondence templates.

• Process Mapping of all benefits related processes.• Advisory services on Reward Strategy and process improvement.• Risk analysis for benefits.• Risk Management and introduction of governance procedures.• Support for the transition onto a benefits platform.

Process Mapping of all benefits related processes.Advisory services on policy making and strategyRecommendations of process improvementSupport of launch of new benefitRisk Management and introduction of governance procedures.

• Review of terms & conditions to complete a buying out process of legacy benefits.• Provided support and advice on the delivery of the full reward cycle and benefits package through pro-active involvement with key stakeholders – Partners, Managers and the wider PI team.• Executive remuneration and production of reporting to the Remuneration Committee• Audit of PMI schemes which saved the company £72.5K.

• Lead on salary review and benefits benchmarking project. Towers Watson data used.• Production of a robust set of MI reports using iTrent and Business Objects.• Sole responsibility for the iTrent payroll/HR system. • Effective use of P11D software. • “Health check” of all pension schemes to correct historical errors.• Introduction of a reward platform. From business plan to implementation. (CIPD People Management Nomination)• Management of temporary staff hired for… Show more • Lead on salary review and benefits benchmarking project. Towers Watson data used.• Production of a robust set of MI reports using iTrent and Business Objects.• Sole responsibility for the iTrent payroll/HR system. • Effective use of P11D software. • “Health check” of all pension schemes to correct historical errors.• Introduction of a reward platform. From business plan to implementation. (CIPD People Management Nomination)• Management of temporary staff hired for project work and three members of payroll staff.• Cost saving of over £33000 from a review of the PMI and dental schemes. • Implementation of a corporate travel scheme with Metrolink and First buses to save employees money on commuting costs. These were introduced after consultations with employees to listen to their priorities and views. Show less

Skills developed:• Sole responsibility for the companies two payrolls.• Collating information,• Project work as I tested the new payroll system being implemented for the company.• Effective use of iTrent and P11D software.• Process mapping of payroll and HR procedures for software implementation process.

I worked on a temporary contract in the capacity of a payroll executive. This covered all facets of payroll production. From checking and setting up imported information torecalculations.Skills developed:• Effective use of new payroll software; CPS1, Source, Core and Oracle.• Data manipulation through pivot tables and Vlookups.• Showing a keen willingness to work hard and adaptability to help with ad hoc tasks.• Staying up to date with payroll… Show more I worked on a temporary contract in the capacity of a payroll executive. This covered all facets of payroll production. From checking and setting up imported information torecalculations.Skills developed:• Effective use of new payroll software; CPS1, Source, Core and Oracle.• Data manipulation through pivot tables and Vlookups.• Showing a keen willingness to work hard and adaptability to help with ad hoc tasks.• Staying up to date with payroll legislature such as the introduction of RTI and new thresholds for the 13/14 tax year.• Client visits to ensure that service levels and timescales are suitable for each client.• Experience of the new EPS procedure. Show less

Reason for leaving: redundancy prior to group dissolution.In my previous role I was the lead accounts manager for a group of four companies; Total Care Consumer Solutions Ltd, Total Care Debt Solutions Ltd, Audit Care Specialists Ltd and Care Group Holdings (UK) Ltd.Achievements:• I implemented a new accounting system for all four companies that I managed. This was more suited to the business needs of each company and allowed more accurate reporting.•… Show more Reason for leaving: redundancy prior to group dissolution.In my previous role I was the lead accounts manager for a group of four companies; Total Care Consumer Solutions Ltd, Total Care Debt Solutions Ltd, Audit Care Specialists Ltd and Care Group Holdings (UK) Ltd.Achievements:• I implemented a new accounting system for all four companies that I managed. This was more suited to the business needs of each company and allowed more accurate reporting.• Successful and timely year end submission for all companies.• In sole charge of the accounting for all four companies. • Produced management accounts which included profit and loss reports , reconciled balance sheets, purchase and sales ledgers.• Prepared and delivered full reporting for liquidators for Total Care Consumer Solutions Ltd. This allowed a quicker easier dissolution of the business.• Management experience of employees in my finance department. They reported to me on a daily basis and were targeted on their output.Skills developed:• Ability to use Sage Line 50 to a high standard. I use this on a daily basis to invoice and reconcile each set of accounts.• Autonomy – I am able to work effectively in a position of responsibility. This included freedom of decision making responsibilities. Reporting was on a monthly basis to the MD in month end meetings.• I am able to simplify complex ideas to make them understandable to members without accounts experience.• Preparation and submission of PAYE and VAT returns.• Financial projections for future periods. These were produced with the MD to plan resource management and time allocation for employees Show less

In my role at PKF I processed and managed a portfolio of client payrolls. Clients ranged from one or two employees to several hundred. All payrolls were processed in line with HMRC guidelines and regularly audited to ensure accuracy.Skills developed:• Deadlines – I am able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines to ensure that the service is completed to meet the client’s requirements.• Attention to detail – ensuring that all payrolls are processed in accordance with… Show more In my role at PKF I processed and managed a portfolio of client payrolls. Clients ranged from one or two employees to several hundred. All payrolls were processed in line with HMRC guidelines and regularly audited to ensure accuracy.Skills developed:• Deadlines – I am able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines to ensure that the service is completed to meet the client’s requirements.• Attention to detail – ensuring that all payrolls are processed in accordance with the clients’ needs and up to date legislation.• Communication – being able to capture accurate, clear information when to talking to clients from all walks of life and nationalities. Also means that I am able to explain complex financial principals in accessible ways. I deal with Financial Directors, CEOs and HMRC representatives on a daily basis so am able to communicate effectively with people from all professional levels.• IT – I have experience of Excel, COGNOS, Oracle and a bespoke payroll system called Teamspirit. These four packages were used as reporting systems for client payrolls.• Adaptability – All clients have different needs so I have become proficient in tailoring my work to meet the individual needs of our customers.• Professionalism – I was regularly sent for meetings to clients to ensure that our services met their needs and that strong relations were maintained with clients.• Responsibility – I was responsible for a portfolio of clients as their first point of contact for any payroll or accounting needs and advice. Show less