Group Payroll Supervisor - PA Media Group : Job Details

Group Payroll SupervisorLocation: HowdenDepartment: FinanceHours: 37.5Job Type: Full timeContract Type: PermanentAbout us.We are a diverse portfolio of specialist media and news companies spanning UK news & information, data, technology, marketing and communications. Our flagship brand, PA Media, is the national news agency for the UK and Ireland.We provide customers across the media, sport, corporate, betting and public sectors with the broadest range of content, products and services to inform and entertain their audiences.About the role.We have an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised individual to join our finance team as a Group Payroll Supervisor.This is a pivotal role, responsible for managing our UK payroll operations and coordinating with international bureaus to oversee payrolls for overseas employees. You’ll ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality, while supporting the continuous improvement of payroll processes.Inclusion.We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We support flexible working and encourage applications from all sections of the community.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our recruitment team, we’re here to support you.Responsibilities will include.

• UK Payroll Management: Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for UK-based employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant regulations.
• International Coordination: Liaise with overseas bureaus to ensure payroll for international employees is managed in line with local legislation and company policy.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure full compliance with payroll legislation, preparing reports for regulatory bodies as required.
• System Oversight: Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and security.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of payroll specialists, offering guidance and promoting high standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, and other teams to resolve payroll queries efficiently.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement ways to streamline payroll operations and improve service delivery.

About you.To be considered for this role you will be experienced in payroll management for UK-based teams, with a solid understanding of UK payroll legislation.You will also need to be:

• Knowledgeable about international payroll, ideally with experience working with overseas bureaus.
• Proficient in payroll systems and Microsoft Office, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An excellent communicator, capable of working cross-functionally and managing sensitive data with discretion.
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable - ready to meet tight deadlines with integrity and calmness.

Desirable:

• A recognised payroll qualification such as CIPP.
• Experience in payroll software implementation and audits.
• Familiarity with HR and finance systems.

What we offer.

• 25 days holiday plus a holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Annual Wellbeing Day
• Annual Volunteering Day
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive team environment
• Excellent work/life balance including hybrid working and flexible hours

PA MediaPA Media Group Values: PA Media Group is committed to inspiring a positive culture and a work environment of Openness, Honesty and Transparency. We are owned by PA Group, the leading content and data business and align with their values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.We’re building and promoting a culture where difference is valued and everyone can be the best version of themselves and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.REF-221449