I currently manage the Payroll Processing Team in ensuring that the 4 weekly payroll procedures are accurately and effectively run for an average employee base of 850. Producing in-depth analysis of payroll costs and managing the payroll team of 4. Key SME for the Migration project of changing the whole payroll system to a new platform iTrent.• Change Impact assessment of the new payroll platform on the business• Oversaw the element definition template for Chiltern in the migration project• Actively involved in the Payroll Migration Design stage.• Provided any support documents needed by the 3rd Party in the Design stage of the project• Coordinated the Data Extraction needed by MHR for the Test stage of the project• Successfully coordinated the UAT of the new payroll system• Lead on the 2 parallel runs of the payroll systems and responsible for the executive decision to ‘Go Live’• Developed and implemented new payroll policies and procedures which reduced payroll errors by over 45%.• Developed and implemented a system to streamline the payroll process which significantly increased productivity, accuracy, and efficiency, cutting the average processing time by over 40%• Produce monthly Management and Directors reports such as Top Ten Earners, Gross Pay report, Mgt overtime/mileage amongst others.• Responsible for the 4 weekly PRP primary checks ensuring accuracy of data submitted to the Pension providers.• Journals and Balance sheets and Childcare Voucher reconciliation• Reconciling Tax & NI and ensuring Bacs payment to HMRC is done on time.• Maintain accurate and detailed knowledge around legal changes which impact payroll calculation

In this role, I proactively worked with the Payroll Manager in supervising the payroll team to ensure a smooth payroll processing every period• Creating, maintaining and continuous updating of standard payroll procedures and processes• Responsible for reconciling the Apprenticeship Levy and ensuring payments.• Responsible for preparing training materials and coaching new starters into the department as part of the onboarding process.• Production of interdepartmental reports useful for KPIs and Health & Safety monitoring.• Supervising the team responsible for monitoring the long-term sickness report making sure that when an employee’s full pay or SSP is coming to an end, the appropriate letters are sent out to them on time to inform them.• Ensuring all SMP and SPP are manually calculated and processed correctly. • After running the payroll, I ensure that all the necessary reports such as the management accounts costing reports, RDW reports, Hours exceeding 10 etc are produced accurately and on time.• Reviewing and monitoring Workday to ensure any staff changes, new starters or leavers from HR are captured, approved and processed correctly

I managed the payroll team that ensured the weekly payroll, biweekly invoicing, and HR administrative procedures were accurately and effectively run for circa 300 Carers.• I provided full support to the payroll team on all employee lifecycle processes which includes employee on/off boarding, internal transfers and change management.• I was responsible for identifying opportunities to align and streamline the payroll/ human resources processes across the company.• Ensured payroll policies and procedures are well understood by the team and are applied on a day-to-day basis• Supported internal and external audit• I also ensured that the onboarding of new employees is done correctly and in a seamless way by issuing the work contracts on time and starter packs are given out as and at when due.• Undertook the teams quarterly PDR. Identifying room for continuous growth and professional development of the team.• Organized on the job and external training for the team• I produced weekly/ biweekly pay and tax journals and input same on Sage accounts.• Uploading BACS online to ensure that the Carers are paid their wages when due and Direct Debit are processed accurately.• Bank Reconciliation and Prepayment.• I made sure the RTI submissions to HMRC were correctly done and submitted on time.• I also made sure that the fortnightly invoicing was 100% accurate thereby avoiding overcharging or undercharging of the clients.• I was the escalation point of contact for any payroll or HR queries from the Carers, Clients and Care Managers.

I worked very closely with Human Resource/ Recruitment Manager and my role involved:• Maintaining and archiving staff computer records and paper files in good order and as appropriate.• Ensuring that all the information necessary for the correct processing of staff monthly payroll is accurately entered in the system to ensure a smooth payroll procedure.• I also ensured that all pension upload and payments are done.• Assisted in the recruitment process by preparing training plans in conjunction with the operational team.

In this role, I was responsible for managing a team of 45 employees.• I was responsible for coordinating the weekly rosters of all the staff member• Responsible for planning for each shift and monitoring performance during the shift.• Responsible for taking actions to ensure team is meeting company’s standards• Monitoring safety, security and profitability during the shift and communicating with the next shift manager to help prepare them to run a smooth shift• I was responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating staff, as well as enforcing company policies and procedures.• Responsible for managing paperwork and other administrative tasks, such as preparing reports and scheduling maintenance.

In this role, I was responsible for ensuring that the organizational structure of employees meets the business needs• Performed employee appraisals • Responsible for the recruitment process ensuring the right fit are recruited into the company• Administered and organised training sessions for all employees on attendance, safety, harassment and legal policies.• Prepared payroll for all employees, maintaining employee information and records including HRIS and create reports as necessary.• Provided regular briefs to high level management on the status of the personnel and logistics of the