About Us JMG Group is a private equity backed insurance business, based Leeds, with regional office representation around the UK.
We are a top 30 broker with 650 employees and we are growing at significance pace following our MBO that took place in November 2020.
JMG Group place over £300m of Gross Written Premium into the market and our teams are very well respected in the industry.
Customer excellence and 'doing the right thing' is the backbone to our business ethos, which means that our talented people, high-tech systems, and robust processes are all central to our continued success.
The opportunity As a result of our continued growth and successful acquisition trail, we are now looking for a Group Payroll Manager to join our HR Operations Team in Guiseley and provide an effective and efficient payroll and benefits management service to all our employees.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the employee life-cycle including:- General payroll management – Responsible for end-to-end processing of all payrolls, ensuring that all our employees are paid correctly and on time.
Maintaining our IRIS Cascade platform, working alongside HR to ensure all employee records are accurately kept up to date in accordance with data protection regulations.
Processing payroll amendments including starters, leavers, contract changes, salary changes and tax code changes.
Collating and inputting payroll data including variable pay (bonuses, commission) and expenses claims.
Managing and administering the Group pension scheme Preparing and applying statutory payment calculations, including maternity, paternity and SSP Processing required payments and returns to HMRC and pension providers Ensuring statutory compliance and that any regulation changes are understood and implemented.
Conducting regular monitoring checks to ensure changes are monitored & controlled, and employees are accurately paid.
Maintaining up to date and comprehensive guidance notes on payroll procedures Working closely with the IT team regarding Payroll system upgrades and developments Ensuring that robust audit records are maintained.
Providing a range of management information and reports as required.
Responding to manager and employee payroll queries in a timely manner Producing payroll journals to be posted directly into the accounting platforms.
Become a 'Super User' in respect of our Iris Cascade Payroll platform to maximise efficiencies and process.
Day to day line management and supervision of the Payroll Administrator About You You will be an experienced Payroll Manager, with a demonstrable background in managing payroll processes for c1000 employees across multiple locations and entities.
Ideally, you will also have experience integrating payroll processes for acquired businesses into a centralised system, quickly and efficiently.
As a confident and approachable specialist, you will excel at leading a small team and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
What We Offer Competitive salary, aligned with experience and qualifications.
A flexible hybrid working arrangement (3 days in Guiseley office, 2 days at home).
Based in Guiseley.
Free parking and a comprehensive company pension plan.
Generous holiday entitlement, plus a birthday day off.
Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan and Life Assurance.